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Bhumyamalaki (Gale of the Wind)
Phyllanthus amarus
ଭୂଇଁଅଁଳା (Bhui Amla)भुईं आंवला (Bhui Amla)Bhumyamalaki
- Family
- Phyllanthaceae
- Origin
- Tropical Asia & Americas
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Habitat
- Outdoor
About the Plant
Small erect glabrous annual herb to 50cm; elliptic-oblong distichous alternate leaves mimicking pinnate foliage, and tiny pendent greenish-white flowers under branches.
Traditional Uses
Hepatitis B, jaundice, liver enlargement, kidney stones, and urinary infections
Parts Used
Whole plant, leaves, roots
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Tikta, Kashaya, Madhura
- Guna: Laghu, Ruksha
- Virya: Sheeta
- Vipaka: Madhura
Health Benefits
- Protects hepatocytes, clears viral antigens, breaks calcium oxalate stones, and lowers blood sugar
Precautions
Use cautiously in hypotension and insulin therapy due to additive hypoglycemic effects
Interesting Facts
Called 'Stonebreaker' globally due to its proven efficacy in dissolving kidney and gallstones