Famed as the ‘King Of Bitters’, Nilavembu, is one such Siddha herb that has innumerable immune-enhancing properties like anti-pyretic, cholagogue, digestive, hepatoprotective and anti-inflammatory and has been used as a traditional remedy for treating various ailments in the Ayurvedic and Siddha systems of medicine as well as in Unani, Homeopathy, Chinese remedies, and tribal medicine. Commonly termed as ‘Kalmegh’ in Hindi, this herb is the ultimate remedy for the treatment of different types of intermittent fever, which mostly occurs in ailments like malaria, dengue fever, chronic fever, and chikungunya.

The powerful therapeutic indications of the nine herbal components present in the Churnam offers management and prevention of different types of infections. It is also used in most ayurvedic therapeutic preparations that not only help in boosting immunity but also helps in providing relief from headache, muscle aches, body aches, loss of energy, fatigue, weakness, etc. It is also extremely beneficial for reducing joint pain, muscle pain, joint swelling and rashes associated with certain infectious diseases like chikungunya. The potent anti-parasitic action of the nilavembu leaves inhibits the growth of the malarial parasite right at the ring stage and hence prevents aggravation of the infection. When used alongside ayurvedic formulations like Amritarishta, Praval Pishti, Kasish Godanti Bhasma, Laxmi Narayan Ras, Sheetbhanji Ras, Tulsi, and Mrityunjay Ras, it offers an ultimate remedial action against the malarial parasite. Nilavembu exhibits strong anti-inflammatory and anti-viral properties owing to the presence of the bioactive constituent andrographolide. Regular usage of the nilavembu formulation not only inhibits the replication of the influenza virus but also effectively decreases the action of the inflammatory mediators responsible for inflammation of the lungs.