Table 1.
Composition and polyherbal decoction ingredients of Nilavembu Kudineer (NVK) as per Siddha Formulary of India Guidelines [21]
| S. No | Botanical name | Siddha name | Family | Part used | Parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f.) | Nilavembu | Acanthaceae | Whole plant | 1 part |
| 2 | Vetiveria zizanioides L. | Vettiver | Poaceae | Whole plant | 1 part |
| 3 | Santalum album L. | Santhanam | Santalaceae | Wood | 1 part |
| 4 | Zingiber officinale Roscoe. | Chukku | Zingiberaceae | Rhizome | 1 part |
| 5 | Piper nigrum L. | Milaku | Piperaceae | Dry fruits | 1 part |
| 6 | Cyperus rotundus L. | Korai kilanku | Cyperaceae | Rhizome | 1 part |
| 7 | Hedyotis corymbosa L.Lam | Parpadagam | Convolvulaceae | Whole plant | 1 part |
| 8 | Plectranthus vettiveroides (K.C.Jacob) N.P.Singh & B.D.Sharma | Vilamicham ver | Lamiaceae | Root | 1 part |
| 9 | Trichochanthes cucumerina L. | Peipudal | Cucurbitaceae | Whole plant | 1 part |