Indigo is a sub-tropical vine that grows up to 1 to 2 meters in length and it is botanically called Indigofera Tinctoria. Indigo is a shrub that is grown in temperate regions. The leaves of the Indigo plant are pinnate and light green in color. The flowers are pink or violet in color. The Indigo plant is used to make dyes to color fabrics in rich blue. Organic dyes are made from the crushed leaves of the indigo plant. The flower of the Indigo plant has incredible medicinal benefits and various exceptional qualities. All parts of the Indigo plant including root, stem, leaf, and flower are used for medicinal applications.
Other Common Names:
Botanical Name : Indigofera Tinctoria
Tamil Name : நீலி அவுரி / Neeli Avuri Ilai Podi
English Name : Indian Indigo, Dyer’s Indigo Powder, Black Henna Powder
Malayalam Name : നീല അമേരി ,നീലയമാരി /NeelaAmari,Neelayamari, Madhuparnika,Gnymina
Hindi Name : नीलिनी ,नीला / Neelini, Neela Patte
Sanskrit Name : Neelinee, Charatika, Nilavrikshaha
Telugu Name : నీలి చెట్టు / Neeli Chettu, Konda Nili
Kannada Name : Hennu Neeli, Mahaaneeli, Neeli Gida, Nili-Gida
Health Benefits:
- Indigo leaf powder helps to prevent premature graying of hair.
- The medicinal properties in the Indigo leaf powder help to improve hair growth and treat baldness.
- Regular use of this powder helps to get shiny hair and soothes the scalp.
- Indigo leaf powder helps to cure dandruff and other scalp infections.
- Nutrients present in the powder nourish the hair and make hair more strong and healthy.
- The use of Indigo leaf powder provides a cooling sensation that gives a relaxed feel and calms the mind.
- The presence of medicinal properties in this powder helps to treat constipation, ascites, and rheumatoid arthritis.
- Antibacterial properties in the Indigo leaf powder help to cure a cold, cough, asthma, rhinitis, and bronchitis.
- Helpful in treating skin diseases like itching.
- The best remedy to treat insect bites and dog bites.
How to Use:
Internally:
Take a mixture of a few grams of Indigo leaf powder with 100 ml of water, and boil it for a few minutes. Filter the content out and drink it before food. Repeat the same step in the morning and evening.
Externally:
- Apply the paste of Indigo leaf powder to the hair for 20 minutes before bathing and wash it off to improve hair growth.
- The oil extracted from the Indigo leaf is used to stimulate hair growth and reduce dandruff.
Harvesting and Manufacturing Methods:
All herbs are 100% naturally harvested, dried, and powdered without any chemical interactions that assure the natural herb powders.
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