🌿 King of Bitters Powder (Andrographis paniculata) / Nilavembu Powder
🌿 What is King of Bitters Powder?
King of Bitters, or Nilavembu, is a well-known herb in Ayurveda and Siddha traditions. It is valued for its intensely bitter taste and general immune-supportive nature in traditional practices.
🌱 Description
Botanical Name: Andrographis paniculata
Type: Herbal leaf powder
Color: Green
Texture: Fine herbal powder
🌍 Habitat & Source
Grown in tropical regions of South India. Leaves are harvested before flowering, sun-dried, and powdered.
🌟 Traditional Uses
🧪 Active Components
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Andrographolides
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Bitter diterpenes
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Natural antioxidants
Note: Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
🍵 Usage
Traditionally consumed as a decoction: ½ teaspoon simmered in water, once daily.
English: King of Bitters Powder, Andrographis Paniculata Powder
Tamil: கிங்அப் பிடர்ஸ் தூள் (King of Bitters Thool)
Telugu: కింగ్ ఆఫ్ బిట్టర్స్ పొడి (King of Bitters Podi)
Kannada: ಕಿಂಗ್ ಆಫ್ ಬಿಟ್ಟರ್ಸ್ ಪುಡಿ (King of Bitters Pudi)
Malayalam: കിങ് ഓഫ് ബിറ്റേഴ്സ് പൊടി (King of Bitters Podi)
Hindi: किंग ऑफ बिटर्स पाउडर (King of Bitters Powder)
Marathi: किंग ऑफ बिटर्स पावडर (King of Bitters Powder)
Gujarati: કિંગ ઓફ બિટર્સ પાવડર (King of Bitters Powder)
Bengali: কিং অফ বিটার্স গুঁড়ো (King of Bitters Guro)
Punjabi: ਕਿੰਗ ਆਫ ਬਿਟਰਜ਼ ਪਾਊਡਰ (King of Bitters Powder)
Sanskrit: निरवेम्बु पिष्ट (Nilavembu Pishta)
Urdu: کنگ آف بِٹرز پاؤڈر (King of Bitters Powder)
King of Bitters (Nilavembu) Powder – Nutritional / Mineral Facts & Information
King of Bitters contains naturally potent phytochemicals.
Key Components
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Andrographolide (Natural Bitter Principle): Present naturally in leaves.
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Flavonoids & Terpenoids: Provide traditional herbal properties.
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Minerals: Trace amounts of iron, calcium, and magnesium.
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Bitter Tonic Compounds: Indicate potency.
⚖️ Suggested Dosage & Use
⚠️ Caution
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Extremely bitter—use small amounts.
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Avoid during pregnancy without guidance.
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Keep away from eyes and children.
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