TNPSC Thervupettagam

Kanniyakumari Nannari

October 3 , 2025 13 hrs 0 min 30 0
  • Kanniyakumari Nannari has been proposed for a Geographical Indication tag.
  • Kanniyakumari district is known for Nannari, a herb valued for its cooling properties and traditional use for treating mouth ulcers.
  • The root of this Nannari is thicker, more aromatic, and deeper in colour than regular Nannari and is sun-dried, cleaned, and stored for medicinal and culinary use.
  • The Kani tribe of the Southern Western Ghats has traditionally used Hemidesmus indicus in Siddha and Ayurvedic medicine as a blood purifier, body coolant, and digestive aid.

 

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