- Botanical Name : Indigofera tinctoria
- English Name : True Indigo
- Sanskrit Name : Nilika
- Malayalam Name : Neelayamari (നീലയമരി)
- Part Used : Leaf
Overview
- Indigofera tinctoria, or true indigo, is a leguminous plant and a source of indigo dye, also used for soil improvement as a groundcover.
- The plant, a legume, enriches soil similar to alfalfa and beans, and is grown for this purpose.
Habitat
- Naturalized in tropical and temperate Asia and parts of Africa, its native habitat is unknown due to centuries of global cultivation.
Phytochemistry
- Contains naphthoquinones, epi-isoshinanolone, steroids like sitosterol and glucosyl sitosterol, and palmitic acids.
Nutritional Prowess
- Neelayamari, a woody shrub native to South Asia, serves as a dye and medicinal plant in Ayurveda, addressing pain, inflammations epilepsy, gout, abdominal issues, cough, depression, asthma, and more.
- Used for treating metal and arsenic poisoning, poisonous mushroom consumption, and bites from animals and insects.
Follicular Fortification
- Indigo powder, when mixed with hair oil and massaged into the scalp, fortifies hair follicles, preventing hair fall and promoting volume and growth.
- Acts as a cleansing agent, balancing the scalp and preventing greasiness, dryness, and dandruff. Regular use minimizes itchiness and reduces the risk of fungal infections.
- Counters the effects of pollution, heating tools, and chemical treatments, resulting in healthier, glossier, and thicker hair. Nourishes the scalp when combined with coconut oil.
- Beyond improving hair color, indigo powder has a cooling effect, providing a refreshing sensation. Smoothens tangles, making hair more manageable, thicker, and lustrous.
- Serves as a natural remedy against premature greying, imparting a rich black hue without the harmful effects of chemical dyes.
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