Nilavembu Uses
Nilavembu is a Tamil name meaning “Neem of the ground” for a small plant that is used for its medicinal properties. The taste is very bitter and stronger like Neem. There is no wonder why it is called as King of Bitters. It’s a small plant growing 30 cm to 120 cm in height having spear shaped leaves, small white flowers and bears fruits in the shape of capsules. The leaves and roots, sometimes the whole plant is used to cure fever, cold, allergies, respiratory problems and dengue.
Nilavembu Kashayam:
Nilavembu tastes very bitter. It is actually a challenge to make the kids and even adults to consume it. You can add jaggery, palm jaggery or honey. But still the nilavembu kudineer tastes bitter. Have honey, sugar, jaggery or palm jaggery handy before consuming nilavembu kudineer. Once you drink it, take any of these sweeteners to feel good.
Nilavembu Kashayam Uses and Benefits for dengue cure:
The Nilavembu kudineer is a decoction made from a mixture of 9 herbs. While Nilavembu is the key ingredient, the other 8 are equally important with their anti-inflammatory, coolant and detoxing properties. The antipyretic property of Nilavembu fights against all types of fever especially the dengue kind. The 9 herbs are:
Nilavembu, Vettiver (Vetiveria zizanioides),
Vilamiccam ver (Vetiveria zizanioides),
Cantanam (Santalum album),
Peyputtal (Trichosanthes cucumerina),
Koraik kilanku (Cyperus rotandus),
Cukku (Zingeber officinale),
Milaku (Piper nigrum),
Parpatakam (Mollugo cerviana).
Nilavembu Uses and Benefits for Swine Flu:
According to "Drug Therapy for Swine flu - An overview" article published in International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences, you can use nilavembu for curing Swine flu infection.
Nilavembu Uses and Benefits for diabetes:
The andographolide in pure Nilavembu extract is shown to reduce the blood glucose, triglyceride and LDL level according to a study. However, it is advised to consult with your doctor when taking the Nilavembu extract as it reduces the blood sugar level and your diabetic medication would have to be adjusted accordingly.
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