SCREENING OF ETHNOMEDICINAL ASPECT OF NILI (INDIGOFERA TINCTORIA LINN.) USED IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES - A REVIEW STUDY

Background: Ethnomedicine broadly refers to the study of the traditional medicine practiced by various ethnic groups for the prevention and cure of the ailments. Nili (Indigofera tinctoria Linn.) is a perennial shrub that belongs to the Fabaceae family. Traditionally Nili is used as a medicine for various diseases in India. Material & Method: Available books were referred for gathering the data regarding Nili. Also, online articles and webpages were referred for this review. Observation & Result: Referring various books, articles in detail adds up a vast therapeutics range of Nili. Discussion: Nili has wide range of therapeutic application such as in Asthma, epilepsy, snake bite, mouth ulcer, alopecia, hair loss, etc. But it has remained clinically very less explored. Conclusion: From this present review study, it can be inferred that more such drugs which are used by ethnics can be explored and can be beneficial to other people once it is scientifically proven.