🌿 What is Neeli Avuri (Indigofera tinctoria)?
Neeli Avuri, also known as True Indigo, is a time-honored herb used in Ayurvedic and Siddha medicine, particularly recognized for its remarkable benefits in hair care, liver health, and wound healing. Known traditionally for its natural dyeing properties, it also plays a therapeutic role in managing skin diseases, detoxifying the body, and supporting respiratory health.
🌱 Description of Neeli Avuri Plant
Botanical Name: Indigofera tinctoria
Family: Fabaceae
Plant Type: Annual shrub
Height: Grows up to 1–2 meters
Leaves: Pinnate with 7–13 small leaflets
Flowers: Small, pink or violet flowers in elongated clusters
Roots: Deep and woody, known for grounding energy and medicinal uses
🌍 Habitat of Neeli Avuri
Neeli Avuri is widely cultivated across India, especially in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka. It thrives in tropical climates with well-drained loamy soil. It is grown both as a medicinal herb and for its dye-producing capabilities in rural and agricultural landscapes.
🌟 Medicinal Properties of Neeli Avuri
- Hair Care: Strengthens hair roots, prevents hair fall, and naturally darkens grey hair.
- Liver Support: Traditionally used for liver detox and improving bile flow.
- Skin Conditions: Helpful in treating psoriasis, eczema, wounds, and infections.
- Respiratory Health: Used in treating cough, bronchitis, and asthma.
- Antimicrobial: Fights bacterial and fungal infections internally and externally.
🧪 Active Compounds in Neeli Avuri
- Indirubin: Known for anti-leukemic and anti-inflammatory properties
- Tryptanthrin: Possesses antibacterial and antifungal activities
- Flavonoids: Provide antioxidant benefits and boost immunity
- Alkaloids & Glycosides: Support liver health and aid detoxification
🍵 Usage and Dosage
- Powder: 1–3 grams of dried Neeli Avuri leaf powder with warm water, ghee, or honey, once or twice a day.
- Hair Pack: Mix powder with curd or aloe vera gel, apply to scalp, leave for 30–45 minutes, then wash off.
- Decoction: Boil 5–10 grams in water (200 ml) and reduce to 50 ml. Take once daily on an empty stomach.
📦 How to Consume, Use & Store
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.
- Shelf Life: Up to 1 year when stored properly.
- Use: Use freshly mixed preparations within 12 hours for best results.
⚠️ Caution, Tips & Harvesting
- Pregnancy: Use under medical supervision.
- Allergy Test: Conduct a patch test before applying to scalp or skin.
- Harvesting: Leaves are harvested before flowering for optimal medicinal value and dried in shade to retain potency.
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