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Botanical Classification |
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Botanical classification |
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Plantae |
Division |
Magnoliophyta |
Class |
Magnoliopsida |
Order |
Malpighiales |
Family |
Euphorbiaceae |
Genus |
Phyllanthus |
Species |
urinaria |
Phyllanthus urinaria |
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Family |
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Botanical – Euphorbiaceae
Ayurvedic –errand kul
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Synonyms |
- Hindi name –bhui Amlaki
- Sanskrit name- bhumya amlaki
- Gujarati name – bhui amlaki
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Habitat |
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It is found throughout India especially in the hot regions.
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Morphology |
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It is branched shrub that attains a height of ½ to 2 feet. Leaves are very similar to that of an amla tree but these are bit broad. Flowers are of yellow color and are small. Fruit is round and is very similar to that of amla fruit. Seeds are small. In rainy season the plant arises. The plant flowers in rainy season and fruits in spring. The plant dries up in summers.
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Chemical Constituents |
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| It contains certain alkaloids and certain bitter substance.
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Pharmacology |
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| It is kapha and pitta suppressant. It helps in suppressing the inflammation and pain. It also helps in early wound healing, due to its astringent taste. It promotes digestion and is a good liver stimulant. It is also beneficial in curbing infection in the body. It helps in toning up of the respiratory tract and also helps in preventing any kind of abnormality in urinary tract. It also regulates the body temperature due to its cold potency.
According to ayurveda it contains
- Gunna (properties) – ruksh (dry) and laghu (light)
- Rasa (taste) – madhur (sweet), tickta (bitter) and kashaya (astringent)
- Virya (potency) – sheet (cold)
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Toxicology |
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It is safe for human consumption when taken in normal dosage.
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Plant part used |
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Whole plant
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Indication |
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- Wounds
- Skin related problems
- Burns
- Eyes related problems
- Blood disorders
- Taste less ness
- Loss of appetite
- Dehydration
- Jaundice
- Hyperacidity
- Cough
- Asthma
- Hiccups
- Urine related problems
- Fever
- General body weakness
- Viral infections.
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Uses |
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- Juice – it is used in eyes for eyes related troubles
- paste- it is used in application on wounds and burn related cases, it is also used in skin problems
- Powder – it helps in improving the condition of digestive tract. It also tones up the respiratory tract and also relives from hiccups. It is very effective in urine related problems. It also improves the general health condition.
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