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'''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.
Chamber bitter is a small annual herb growing up to 2 ft tall. 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. The leaves are oblong or oblong-obovate, 7-18 mm long, 3-7 mm wide, rounded with a sharp point., obliquely rounded at base, nearly stalkless, pale beneath. The leaves are large at the tip and smaller towards the petiole. When touched, the leaves fold in automatically. 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==
 
==Uses==
{{Uses|kidney stones}}, {{Uses|urinary tract infection}}, {{Uses|bladder inflammation}}, {{Uses|liver problems}}, {{Uses|hepatitis B}}, {{Uses|urinaria}}.
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{{Uses|Kidney stones}}, {{Uses|Urinary tract infection}}, {{Uses|Bladder inflammation}}, {{Uses|Liver problems}}, {{Uses|Hepatitis B}}, {{Uses|Urinaria}}.
  
 
==Parts Used==
 
==Parts Used==
{{Parts Used|Root}}, {{Parts Used|Bark}}, {{Parts Used|Leaves}}.
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{{Parts Used|Whole plant}}.
  
 
==Chemical Composition==
 
==Chemical Composition==
Lignans Phyllanthin, hypophyllanthin, Flavonoids Astragalin, rutin, quercetin, Triterpenes Lupeol, sitosterol, Alkaloids, Tannin<ref name="chemical composition"/>
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Lignans Phyllanthin, hypophyllanthin, Flavonoids Astragalin, rutin, quercetin, Triterpenes Lupeol, sitosterol, Alkaloids, Tannin.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
  
 
==Common names==
 
==Common names==
{{Common names|kn=āvarike|ml=|sa=Aaavartaki|ta=āvārai|te=taṃgēḍu|hi=Tarwar|en=Avaram senna}}
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{{Common names|kn=Kempu kirunelli|ml=Chirukizhukanelli|sa=Bhumi amalaki|ta=Civappu kilanelli|te=Erra usirika|hi=Thajarmani|en=Chamber bitter}}.
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==Properties==
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Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
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===Dravya===
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===Rasa===
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Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent), Madhura (Sweet)
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===Guna===
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Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry)
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===Veerya===
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Sheet (Cold)
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===Vipaka===
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Madhura (Sweet)
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===Karma===
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kapha, Pitta, Shamaka
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===Prabhava===
  
 
==Habit==
 
==Habit==
{{Habit|small erect herb}}
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{{Habit|Small herb}}
  
 
==Identification==
 
==Identification==
 
===Leaf===
 
===Leaf===
{{Leaf|alternate|stipulate|The leaves are alternate, stipulate, paripinnate compound, very numerous, closely placed, rachis 8.8-12.5 cm long, narrowly furrowed, slender, pubescent, with an erect linear gland between the leaflets of each pair, leaflets 16-24, very shortly stalked 2-2.5 cm long 1-1.3 cm broad, slightly overlapping, oval oblong, obtuse, at both the ends}}.<ref name="Leaf"/>
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{{Leaf|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.}}.<ref name="Leaf"/>
  
 
===Flower===
 
===Flower===
{{Flower|bisexual|2.5 cm long|bright yellow|5-20|The racemes are few-flowered, short, erect, crowded in axils of upper leaves so as to form a large terminal inflorescence stamens barren; the ovary is superior, unilocular, with marginal ovules.}}
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{{Flower|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===
 
===Fruit===
{{Fruit|short legume|7.5–11 cm long, 1.5 cm broad|clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown|oblong, obtuse, tipped with long style base, flat, thin, papery, undulately crimpled, pilose, pale brown.|12-20 seeds}}
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{{Fruit|Small|||Numerous small green-red fruits, round and smooth, are found along the underside of the stems.|12-20 seeds}}
  
 
===Other features===
 
===Other features===
  
 
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
 
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract''
 
  
 
==Where to get the saplings==
 
==Where to get the saplings==
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==How to plant/cultivate==
 
==How to plant/cultivate==
Plants reach about 3 m height with 3.5 cm stem diameter in 2 years, in 4 years about 5 m height and 7 cm stem diameter. Flowering and fruiting is almost throughout the year, but in India there are usually two main flowering periods, one in the early monsoon and another in the late monsoon.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
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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.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
  
 
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
 
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
{{Commonly seen|dry regions of India}}, {{Commonly seen|sea coast}}, {{Commonly seen|dry zone in Sri Lanka}}.
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{{Commonly seen|Semi-temperate to tropical conditions}}, {{Commonly seen|High rainfall}}.
 
 
  
 
==Photo Gallery==
 
==Photo Gallery==
 
<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
 
<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
File:Odermennig.jpg
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Bhumyamalaki (Sanskrit- भूम्यामलकी) (2951961868).jpg
File:Agrimonia eupatoria02.jpg
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Chamber Bitter.jpg
  
Image:Agrimonia eupatoria MHNT.BOT.2004.0.jpg
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Chirukizhukanelli (Malayalam- ചിറുകീയുകനെല്ലി) (6185908631).jpg
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Diệp hạ châu.jpg
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Hajarmani (Hindi- हजारमणी) (6186426322).jpg
 
</gallery>
 
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<references>  
 
<references>  
<ref name="chemical composition">[http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.679.2571&rep=rep1&type=pdf "Pharmacological"]</ref>
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<ref name="chemical composition">[http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.679.2571&rep=rep1&type=pdf Pharmacology]</ref>
<ref name="Leaf">[http://eol.org/pages/703261/details "eol.ord"]</ref>
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<ref name="Leaf">[http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Chamber%20Bitter.html Morphology]</ref>
<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.prota4u.org/database/protav8.asp?g=pe&p=Senna+auriculata+(L.)+Roxb. "prota4u"]</ref>
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://www.techno-preneur.net/technology/project-profiles/food/bhumy.html Agritechnology]</ref>
 
</references>
 
</references>
  
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==
 
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* [https://easyayurveda.com/2017/05/09/bhumyamalaki-phyllanthus-niruri/ Bhumyamalaki - uses, benefits, side effects, remedies]
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* [https://herbpathy.com/Uses-and-Benefits-of-Stonebreaker-Cid3662 Bhumyamalaki on herbpathy-make life healthy]
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* [http://www.herbalcureindia.com/herbs/bhumyamalaki.htm Bhumyamalaki on herbalcure india]
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* [https://www.indiamart.com/proddetail/bhumi-amla-phyllanthus-niruri-extract-11763059348.html Bhumyamalaki on india mart]
 
[[Category:Herbs]]
 
[[Category:Herbs]]
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[[Category:Phyllanthaceae]]

Latest revision as of 17:16, 1 July 2020

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.

Photo Gallery

References

External Links