| BOTANICAL NAME |
Phullanthus niruri |
| FAMILY |
euphorbiaceae |
| SANSKRIT: |
Bhoodharthi, adhyanda, ajatha |
| ENGLISH |
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| HINDI |
Hazarmani, lalbhuinanvalah |
| KANNADA |
Kempu kiranelli |
| MALAYALAM |
kizharnelli |
| TELUGU |
Erra usirika |
| TAMIL |
Shivappunelli |
| MARATHI |
Bhuiavala |
DISTRIBUTION:
It is a native to tropical east asia and is a weed to tropical areas. It is commonly found in open areas.
| PARTS USED: |
Panchaanga |
| DOSE: |
Swarasa: 10-15ml, churna : 3-5gm |
CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS
Nirphyllin, phyllnirurin, corilagin, ellagic acid, gallic acid etc
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES:
| QUALITY (GUNA) |
Laghu, Ruksha |
| TASTE (RASA) |
Tikta, Kashaya, Madhura |
| METABOLISM (VIPAKA) |
Madhura |
| POTENCY (VIRYA) |
Sheeta |
| IMPACT (PRABHAVA) |
Mutra-Virechaniya |
PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION:
- It is a diuretic and thus helpful in urinary tract disorders.
- It is helpful in diarrhea.
- Its hypogycaemic properties helps in lowering blood sugar level in the body.
- It is a good appetizer and helps in improving digestive problems.
- It has anticancerous property helping in curing cancer.
- It is hepatoprotective and thus cures liver disorders and certain metabolic disorders
THERAPEUTIC USES
- Leucorrhea: bhumyamalaki powder must be taken along with rice water in gynecological disorders.
- Paste of its leaves is applied on wounds, edema and dermatitis.
- Fractures: its leaves is crushed with rock salt and is applied over the fracture region.
- Powder of leaves and roots is made as poultice along with rice water over edematous swelling.
SOME OF THE COMMON FORMULATIONS
- Bhumyamalaki churna
- Amritaprasha ghrita etc