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Phyllanthus urinaria - Bhumyamalaki

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Bhumyamalaki, ujjhata, Phyllanthus-urinaria

Phyllanthus-urinaria is a small annual herb growing up to 2 ft tall. Leaves are alternately arranged along the erect. flowers are greenish white, minute and appear at axiles of the leaves, as well as the seed capsules. Numerous small green-red fruits, round and smooth, are found along the underside of the stems.

Uses

Kidney stones, Urinary tract infection, Bladder inflammation, Liver problems, Hepatitis B, Urinaria.

Parts Used

Whole plant.

Chemical Composition

Lignans Phyllanthin, hypophyllanthin, Flavonoids Astragalin, rutin, quercetin, Triterpenes Lupeol, sitosterol, Alkaloids, Tannin.[1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada Kempu kirunelli
Hindi Thajarmani
Malayalam Chirukizhukanelli
Tamil Civappu kilanelli
Telugu Erra usirika
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit Bhumi amalaki
English Chamber bitter

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Properties

Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.

Dravya

Rasa

Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent), Madhura (Sweet)

Guna

Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry)

Veerya

Sheet (Cold)

Vipaka

Madhura (Sweet)

Karma

kapha, Pitta, Shamaka

Prabhava

Habit

Small herb

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple Oblong-obovate Leaves are alternately arranged along the erect, red stem, resembling those of the mimosa tree, disposed in two ranges. However, the leaves are not compound, but simple.

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Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Unisexual 2.5 cm long Greenish white Flowers are greenish white, minute and appear at axiles of the leaves, as well as the seed capsules

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
Small Numerous small green-red fruits, round and smooth, are found along the underside of the stems. 12-20 seeds {{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds.

How to plant/cultivate

It is well adapted to variety of soils at pH ranging from alkaline to neutral and acidic. Plant shows preference for calcareous well drained and light textured soils.[3]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Semi-temperate to tropical conditions, High rainfall.

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