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Chamber Bitter (Hazarmani / Bhumyamalaki)
Phyllanthus urinaria
ଲାଲ ଭୂଇଁଅଁଳା (Lal Bhui Amla)हजारमणि (Hazarmani)Bhumyamalaki Bheda
- Family
- Phyllanthaceae
- Origin
- Tropical East & South Asia
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Habitat
- Outdoor
About the Plant
Slender erect annual herb to 40cm; alternate oblong leaves distichously arranged, sessile reddish-tinted tiny flowers, and warted tuberculate round capsules under branches.
Traditional Uses
Viral hepatitis, jaundice, malaria, diabetes, and dysentery
Parts Used
Whole plant, roots, leaves
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Tikta, Kashaya
- Guna: Laghu, Ruksha
- Virya: Sheeta
- Vipaka: Katu
Health Benefits
- Shields liver from hepatotoxins, fights viral hepatitis, treats diabetes, and reduces malaria
Precautions
Use cautiously with prescription diabetic medication to avoid hypoglycemia
Interesting Facts
Similar appearance to Phyllanthus amarus, but distinguished by rough tuberculate fruit surfaces