Nilavembu Powder / Andrographis / Nelavepu / Nelavemu / Nelabevu / Kirayat / Kadu kirayata / Nain-e-havandi / Kirata-100gm

Other Common Names:

Scientific Name: Andrographis Paniculata

English Name: Andrographis

Sanskrit Name: Kalamegha

Tamil Name: Nilavembu / Siriyanangai / நிலவேம்பு / சிறியநங்கை

Telugu Name: Nila Vembu / నిల వెంబు 

Malayalam Name: cara-caniram, kiriyat / കാര-കനിരം, കിരിയാട്ട്

Hindi Name: Chirayatha / चिरायता 

Description:

Nilavembu is known as the King of Bitters that belongs to the Acanthaceae family. Nilavembu is an annual herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. Nilavembu is an erect herb that grows up to 30 to 110 cm in height. In Tamil Nadu, nilavembu kashayam (kudineer) is one of the famous medicinal drinks to treat dengue and chikungunya fever. Nilavembu is a herbal tonic that helps to maintain a healthy body condition.  Nilavembu herb is a traditional remedy for treating various health ailments. Nilavembu herb helps to prepare Ayurvedic, Unani, Chinese remedies, Homeopathy, and tribal medicines. 

Health Benefits:

• Nilavembu powder helps to reduce the risk of respiratory problems. 
• Nilavembu powder helps to treat diabetes and manage blood sugar levels. 
• Nilavembu powder contains anti-ulcer properties that help to treat mouth ulcers, peptic ulcers, and ulcerative colitis. 
• Nilavembu powder helps to treat constipation, bloating, and abdominal pain. 
• Nilavembu powder is the best remedy for treating malaria, dengue, and chikungunya. 
• Nilavembu powder helps to reduce joint pain, muscle pain, and joint swelling. 
• Nilavembu powder helps to treat jaundice. 
• Nilavembu powder helps to treat flu, cough, and cold. 
• Consuming nilavembu powder can help to treat anemia. 
• Nilavembu powder has antioxidant and antimicrobial properties that help to treat skin-related problems. 

Dosage of Nilavembu Powder:

• Take 5 grams of nilavembu powder and mix it with 100 ml of water. Boil the mixture for a few minutes. Filter the mixture and consume this mixture twice a day on an empty stomach. It helps to treat fever. 
• Take a required amount of nilavembu powder and mix it with 50 ml of water. Consume this mixture twice a day before taking food. It helps to cure chikungunya.
• Take a required amount of nilavembu powder and mix it with 30 ml of water and 10 ml of papaya leaf juice. Consume this mixture twice a day before taking food. It helps to cure dengue.