Phyllanthus

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Also known as:  Bahupatra;  Bhuiamla

 

Description

Phyllanthus is a type of Herb that is common in India.

 

Botanical Names

 Phyllanthus acutifolius

 Phyllanthus amarus (this is the least potent of the species)

 Phyllanthus conami

 Phyllantus emblica (Indian Gooseberry;  Amla)

 Phyllanthus diffuses

 Phyllanthus niruri (Chanca Piedra) (this is the most well-studied species)

 Phyllanthus nobilis

 Phyllanthus urinaria

 Phyllanthus is from the Euphorbiaceae family.

 

Parts Used

 All parts of Phyllanthus are used therapeutically.

 

Health Benefits of Phyllanthus

Excretory System

 Phyllanthus (Phyllanthus niruri species) may help to prevent and treat Calcium Oxalate Kidney Stones.  [1]

 

Immune System

 Phyllanthus (Phyllanthus niruri species) may inhibit HIV-1 Reverse Transcriptase (the enzyme that facilitates the continued replication of the HIV virus that causes Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)).  [2]

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