Common Name: Nannari Ver / Indian Sarsaparilla Root
Botanical Name: Hemidesmus indicus
Family: Apocynaceae
Part Used: Root (Ver in Tamil)
Taste: Sweet and mildly bitter
Aroma: Earthy and pleasant
Available Forms:
Dried roots
Nannari Ver is traditionally used to make cooling herbal drinks and medicinal decoctions. It is one of the most popular ingredients in traditional summer beverages in South India.
Most famous for its cooling properties
Helps regulate body heat during hot seasons
Prevents dehydration, heatstroke, and prickly heat
Acts as a natural detoxifier
Purifies the blood and promotes clear, healthy skin
Helpful for acne, boils, and eczema
Detoxifies the liver and kidneys
Used in traditional medicine for jaundice and urinary tract infections
Aids in digestive health, especially in loss of appetite and gastric irritation
Reduces flatulence and supports gut flora
Used as a general health tonic
Believed to enhance vitality, sexual health, and reproductive function in both men and women
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Tamil | நன்னாரி வேர் (Nannari Ver) |
| Sanskrit | Anantamoola / Sariva |
| Hindi | सरसपरीला (Sarsaparilla) / Anantamul |
| Malayalam | നന്നാരി വേരുകൾ (Nannari Verukal) |
| Kannada | ಸೋಗಡ ಬೆಲೆ (Sogade Beru) |
| Telugu | Sugandhipala Veru / Nannari Veru |
| English | Indian Sarsaparilla Root / Sugandhi Root |
Nannari syrup: Made from root extract and jaggery – served as a summer drink
Nannari kashayam: Used for skin issues and digestion
Bath powders and soaps: Added for fragrance and skin cleansing
Generally safe for all age groups
Avoid overdose, especially in diabetic patients, due to sugar content in syrups
Ensure authentic sourcing – often adulterated with similar-looking roots
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