Indigo powder is obtained from the leaves of the Indigo plant, also known by the name Neelini. The scientific name of the Indigo plant is Indigofera Tinctoria. Indigo is a shrub that is cultivated in the subtropical and temperate areas of India. Pure indigo powder is one of the oldest known natural dyes and was extensively used to dye hair and textiles. It contains a compound called Indican which is a precursor of Indigo dye. It imparts deep blue color if used alone but gives shades ranging from brown to black when used in combination with Henna. In Ayurveda, Indigo is commonly used to prepare hair oils like Neelibringadhi tailam which is used to treat hair fall and greying of hair. Several parts of the Indigo plant are used in other ayurvedic medicines. The plant extracts are used for the treatment of atopic dermatitis. The root of the plant is used to treat coughs, and chest pain and to heal Scorpion bite. Indigo also has antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-cancerous properties.
At Indo Arts International, we provide the highest quality of Indigo powder prepared from Indigo leaves that are sourced directly from organic farms. It is later processed and packaged with extreme caution and hygiene. We ensure the highest quality of Henna products by procuring the raw material at harvest time, storing it in the right conditions, and processing it at our own factory.
Indigo darkens hair strands and prevents premature greying by improving the health of the scalp and hair. It can also be used with ayurvedic ingredients like Bhringraj and Brahmi for the darkening of hair.
Indigo supplies essential nutrients for hair follicles and promotes hair growth. The bioactive compound in Indigo ensures that regular use of indigo powder will make hair thicker, softer, and more lustrous.
