Nilgirianthus reticulatus

Nilgirianthus reticulatus, also known as the Nilgiri or Nilgiri bush, is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae.

This plant is traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine, where its leaves and stems are valued for their medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant effects.

The health benefits of Nilgirianthus reticulatus are said to include reducing fever and inflammation, as well as treating various gastrointestinal issues, and it is also used to manage diabetes.

In herbal preparations, the leaves and stems are typically dried, powdered, and added to tea or used in capsule form to harness its medicinal properties.