Indigofera Anil is a plant species that is commonly used to produce natural blue dyes. There are several synonyms for this species, including Indigofera tinctoria, true indigo, and Indian indigo. Another synonym for Indigofera Anil is Polygonum tinctorium, which is sometimes used interchangeably to refer to the same plant. In various parts of the world, Indigofera Anil has different common names, such as nil, neel, and ai. These differences often reflect variations in the plant's cultural and historical significance, as it has been used for dyeing textiles, as well as for traditional medicine in many cultures.