Ponnanganni Keerai Powder (Alternanthera Sessilis)

Also known as Dwarf Copper Leaf Powder

Botanical Name: Alternanthera sessilis
Common Names:

• Tamil: பொன்னாங்கண்ணி (Ponnanganni Keerai)

• English: Dwarf Copper Leaf, Sessile Joyweed

• Hindi: गरूण्डी (Garundi)

• Malayalam: പൊന്നാങ്കണ്ണിക്കിറ (Ponnankannikkira)

• Telugu: పొన్నగంటి కూర (Ponnaganti Koora)

Product Description:

Ponnanganni Keerai, or Sessile Joyweed, is a leafy green plant known in traditional South Asian practices and home remedies. This powder is made from shade-dried, finely ground leaves of Alternanthera sessilis, a plant appreciated for its unique nutritional profile.

The leaves are rich in naturally occurring phytonutrients such as carotenoids, flavonoids, and saponins. This plant has been traditionally included in regional diets and natural wellness routines across India and Southeast Asia.

Traditional & Culinary Uses:

• Widely used in traditional cuisines as a leafy green vegetable

• Commonly included in herbal decoctions or infused teas in folk practices

• Traditionally applied in external preparations as part of wellness rituals

• Popular in hair oils and external pastes for traditional cooling and care

How to Use:

Internal (Traditional Use):

• Mix 5g of powder in 100 ml of water, boil for a few minutes, strain, and consume before meals. Traditionally used twice a day as part of a wellness routine.

External (Traditional Use):

• May be mixed into oil or made into a paste and applied to the scalp or skin as part of traditional practices for cooling and external care

• Ponnanganni leaf paste is traditionally applied in some regions as a soothing agent for the eyes or skin

Processing & Quality:

• 100% naturally harvested, shade-dried, and finely ground

• No added preservatives or chemicals

• Prepared using traditional, chemical-free processing methods

Note:

This product is offered for use in culinary and traditional wellness practices. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For pregnant or nursing women and individuals with medical conditions, please consult your healthcare provider before use.