World of Nature
Nila Vembu powder
• Andrographis or Nilavembu is traditionally used for the treatment of common cold and fever. • Antioxidant and blood purifier. • Nilavembu is considered invaluable due to its powerful immune strengthening benefits. • Nilavembu helps to detox toxins from the blood, liver and spleen.
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Product Details
Origin
Sourced from Indian growers and packed for the World of Nature range. The nilavembu plant is cleaned, dried and milled into a fine green powder.
Composition
| Ingredients | Dried and finely milled nilavembu (Andrographis paniculata) leaf and stem. See the pack for the full ingredient list. |
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| Taste Profile | One of the most bitter herbs in the Siddha tradition, with a sharp, green, lingering finish. Taken quickly with warm water or honey. |
| Category | Herbal Powders |
How to Use
- Stirred into warm water and taken quickly
- Simmered into a traditional kashayam or decoction
- Mixed with honey into a paste
- Combined with dried ginger and pepper as a seasonal blend
- Added to Siddha and Ayurvedic herbal preparations
Directions of Use
- Take ¼ to ½ teaspoon (about 1–2 g) once or twice a day with warm water or honey.
- For a kashayam, simmer 1 teaspoon in 200 ml water for 5 minutes, strain and drink warm.
- Use for a limited period unless otherwise advised by a practitioner.
- Consult a qualified practitioner if pregnant, breastfeeding, on medication or for children.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, lid tightly closed.
Benefits
- Traditionally taken in Tamil households through the monsoon and seasonal changes
- A cornerstone bitter herb of the Siddha tradition
- Traditionally valued as a cleansing, cooling herb
- A source of naturally occurring antioxidant compounds
- Free from added colours, flavours or preservatives
- Suitable for vegetarians and vegans