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Nilamkanjiram, Kiriyathu, Nelavepu, Kaakanjiram, Kiriyattu Hindi Name: ??????? – Chirayatha Nilavembu is also called as siriyanangai, it is a herb that helps to cure many diseases. It is commonly known as “King Of Bitter” in English. Nila means soil and vembu means soil, it defines the herb that grows close to the soil. Andrographis paniculata is an erect plant with a height of 30–110 cm. Its stem is slender dark green, square in cross-section with longitudinal furrows and wings along with the angles. The lance-shaped leaves of this herb have the hairless blades, it measuring up to 8 cm length and 2.5 cm width. The small flower of this herb is borne in spreading racemes. The fruits of this herb are in capsule size, its length is 2 cm and a few mm width. It contains many yellow-brown seeds. Medicinal Properties Nilavembu has the following medicinal properties. Antipyretic Anti-microbial Anti-protozoan Anti-infective Insecticidal Anti-oxidant Anti-inflammatory Immunostimulant Anti-diabetic Bitter Blood detoxifier Digestive Cholagogue Hepatic stimulant Hepatoprotective Nephroprotective Nilavembu Health Benefits: Nilavembu is helping to treat skin diseases. It also helps to cure fever. It is also used to protect the liver. Nilavembu provides strength to the body. It can be also used for allergies. Nilavembu Indications Therapeutic indications of Nilavembu are as follows: Intermittent fever Malaria Chronic fever Dengue fever Chikungunya Post fever debility Loss of appetite Hepatomegaly Fatty liver syndrome Jaundice Incomplete evacuation Mild constipation Intestinal parasites Snakebites Insect Stings Sore throat