Neela Amari or Neelayamari (Indigofera tinctoria) is native to South and SouthEast Asia. Neelayamari(à´¨àµà´²à´¯à´®à´°à´¿) is a woody shrub with a purple-blue colour flower. And the seeds of the herb is yellowish red. This is also known as Neela Amari Indigo Nil Nili Aviri etc.Neelayamari(à´¨àµà´²à´¯à´®à´°à´¿) is an oldest natural dye. The whole plant is dried and crushed in the form of powder.And this is used for dying purposes. This can be used in Ayurveda for many medicinal purposes.