Nirgundi Leaf Powder

सिन्दुवारः श्वेतपुष्पः सिन्दुकः सिन्दुवारकः ।
नीलपुष्पी तु निर्गुण्डी शेफाली सुवहा च सा ॥ ११३ ॥
सिन्दुकः स्मृतिदस्तिक्तः कषायः कटुको लघुः ।
केश्यो नेत्रहितो हन्ति शूलशोथाममारुतान् ।
कुमिकुष्ठा रुचिश्लेष्मज्वरान्नीलापि तद्विधा ॥

सिन्दुवारदलं जन्तु वातश्लेष्ाहरं लघु ॥ ११५ ॥
The Bhavprakash nighantu, edition of 2010: verse 113-115, page no-344-346.

This shalok states that Sambhalu and Sindhuvara are the names of nirgundi. Sambhalu is of two types- white flowers and blue flowers sambhalu. Sanskrit names of white flowers are sndhuvara, sindhuk, sindhuvarak. Blue flowers sambhalu are known as nirgundi, shephali and suvaha in Sanskrit.
White flowers are bitter and pungent in taste and light and dry in nature. It is good for eyes and hair. It is useful in abdominal pain, manages ama, useful in intestinal worm infestation (krumi), useful in skin diseases, eczema, ring worm (kustha), useful in anorexia (aaruchi), and in fever (war).
Its leaves are useful in intestinal worm infestation (krumi) and balances vata and kapha doshas and are light in nature.

Nirgundi Leaf Powder, derived from a large aromatic shrub in India, has been historically used for its medicinal properties as a natural remedy for various ailments. In line with traditional Indian medicine, this powder is known to be a versatile solution for a variety of health issues.

Nirgundi Leaf Powder has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may assist in managing diabetes and inflammatory reactions. According to Ayurveda, it can also balance Vata and relieve arthritis pain. Consume twice daily or apply topically for potential benefits.

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