Avuri Ilai (அவுரி இலை) is the leaf of true indigo, avuri (அவுரி) in Tamil, the botanical Indigofera tinctoria, a plant of the legume family (Fabaceae). AVM Herbals’ Avuri Ilai Powder is titled “Indigo Leaf” and names its ingredient as “Indigo Leaf”.
Names at a glance
- Tamil: அவுரி (Avuri), also நீலி (Neeli) according to Tamil Wikipedia; அவுரி இலை (Avuri Ilai) for its leaf
- English: true indigo, indigo
- Botanical: Indigofera tinctoria L. (family Fabaceae)
- Part used in AVM’s powder: leaf
The original indigo plant
English Wikipedia calls true indigo one of the original sources of indigo dye, and describes a shrub one to two metres high with light green pinnate leaves and pink or violet flowers. Tamil Wikipedia likewise notes that a blue dye was once taken from this plant. Because indigo leaf can colour hair, AVM Herbals’ Hair Care collection asks you to read the directions on each pack before use.
In the AVM Herbals range
Avuri Ilai Powder is made from indigo leaf. Its product page gives the directions for use and the pack size; please follow the directions on the pack. AVM Herbals lists it in the Hair Care and Bestsellers collections, and the Forms of Siddha Preparations guide explains what a powder is.
Herbal products are not suitable for everyone. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a health condition, please speak to a qualified practitioner before starting any herbal product.
தமிழில் சுருக்கம்
அவுரி இலை என்பது அவுரி (நீலி; Indigofera tinctoria) செடியின் இலை. இந்தச் செடியிலிருந்து முன்பு நீலச் சாயம் எடுக்கப்பட்டது. இந்த இலை முடியை நிறமூட்டக்கூடும் என்பதால் பேக்கில் உள்ள வழிமுறைகளைப் படிக்கவும். ஏவிஎம் ஹெர்பல்ஸின் அவுரி இலைப் பொடி இலையிலிருந்து தயாரிக்கப்படுகிறது; பயன்படுத்தும் முறைக்குத் தயாரிப்புப் பக்கத்தைப் பார்க்கவும்.
References
- Kew Plants of the World Online (POWO) — Indigofera tinctoria L., accepted species, family Fabaceae (botanical identity and accepted name only): powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:500111-1
- International Plant Names Index (IPNI), Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew — Indigofera tinctoria L. (name record): ipni.org/n/500111-1
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — Indigofera tinctoria L., accepted species, family Fabaceae: gbif.org/species/2972043
- English Wikipedia — Indigofera tinctoria (true indigo; dye source; description): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indigofera_tinctoria
- Tamil Wikipedia — அவுரி (தாவரம்) (Tamil names அவுரி and நீலி; dye): ta.wikipedia.org/wiki/அவுரி_(தாவரம்)
- AVM Herbals product listing (title, Tamil product name அவுரி இலை பொடி and ingredient line, indigo leaf): Avuri Ilai Powder
These references establish the plant’s identity, the leaf and the Tamil names; they are not evidence of health effects. This is general traditional-use information, not medical advice.
About this guide
Published by AVM Herbals. Prepared with AI assistance from the cited botanical sources and AVM product listings. Tamil wording is awaiting native review. Suggest a correction.