What is Phyllanthus good for?
Abstract. The genus Phyllanthus consists of more than 1000 species, of which many are used as traditional medicines. The plant extracts have been used since ancient times, for treating hypertension, diabetes, hepatic, urinary, and sexual disorders, and other common ailments. Phyllanthus has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for over 2,000 years and has a wide number of traditional uses including internal use for jaundice, gonorrhea, frequent menstruation, and diabetes and topical use as a poultice for skin ulcers, sores, swelling, and itchiness.Phyllanthus niruri has been used traditionally as a medicinal plant for centuries to treat liver diseases, kidney stones, and viral infection (Smith & Lee 2023; Gupta & Bose 2024).Plants in the Phyllanthus genus have also shown promise for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which may protect against free radicals that can lead to chronic health conditions. They may also help with blood sugar management, suggesting benefits for diabetes management.Infusion of the young shoots of Phyllanthus amarus has been recommended to lessen the edematous swelling and ulcers (Mhaskar et al. In the present study, we have checked anti-inflammatory activity of Phyllanthus amarus using experimental paw edema produced by carrageenan administration.
What is the Indian name for Phyllanthus?
Emblica officinalis Gaertn. Phyllanthus emblica Linn, commonly known as Indian gooseberry or amla, is arguably the most important medicinal plant in the Indian traditional system of medicine, the Ayurveda. Amla (Indian gooseberry) is a fruit known for its high vitamin C content, while Bhumi Amla (Phyllanthus niruri) is a herb used in traditional medicine for liver health and detoxification.Amla (Indian gooseberry) is a fruit known for its high vitamin C content, while Bhumi Amla (Phyllanthus niruri) is a herb used in traditional medicine for liver health and detoxification.Amla is rich in antioxidants and helps protect the liver from damage by filtering toxins. It has anti-inflammatory properties that control fatty liver. It contains essential nutrients like iron, copper, and vitamins B and E, which are crucial for liver function.
What is the Twi name for Phyllanthus amarus?
Phyllanthus amarus (Twi – Awommaa guwakyi. Ga Adangbe – Ombatoatsi, Ofobiokpabi) Plant for treatment of Hepatitis — Dr. Nana Bonsu disclosed on #mohoy3 with @abigailashley7. Phyllanthus niruri L. Manjrekar et al. Murugaiyah and Chan, 2009, 2006), and hepatitis (Sarkar and Sil, 2007; Syamasundar et al.Issues requiring diuretics They can help treat high blood pressure and a range of other conditions. Some practitioners of herbal medicine use Phyllanthus niruri as a diuretic. In a 2018 study , researchers found that Phyllanthus niruri has a diuretic effect in rats, boosting the excretion of sodium in the urine.