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Liver disorder
Bhumyamalaki
It grows 50–70 cm (20–28 in) tall and bears ascending herbaceous branches.
Medicinal Plant
Bhumyamalaki
It grows 50–70 cm (20–28 in) tall and bears ascending herbaceous branches.
It grows 50–70 cm (20–28 in) tall and bears ascending herbaceous branches. The bark is smooth and light green. It bears numerous pale green flowers which are often flushed with red. The fruits are tiny, smooth capsules containing seeds.
Scientific Name
Phyllanthus niruri
Family
Phyllanthaceae
Common Name
Bhumyamalaki
Botanical Description
About the Bhumyamalaki Plant
Root is stout and woody and stems are often branched at base and angular. Leaves are numerous, sub-sessile, disticthious, stipulate and paripinnate with small leaflets.
Ayurvedic Properties
Rasa · Guna · Virya · Vipaka
BhumiAmla has various therapeutic effects like antimicrobial, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-cancer, anti-viral, anti-plasmodial and diuretic.
Rasa
Rasa
Madhura , tikta , kashaya
Madhura , tikta , kashaya
Guna
Guna
laghu , ruksha
laghu , ruksha
Vipaka
Vipaka
Madhura
Madhura
Virya
Virya
sheeta
sheeta
Karma
Karma
kapha-pitta shamaka
kapha-pitta shamaka
| Sanskrit | Sanskrit Value | English | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rasa | Madhura , tikta , kashaya | Rasa | Madhura , tikta , kashaya |
| Guna | laghu , ruksha | Guna | laghu , ruksha |
| Vipaka | Madhura | Vipaka | Madhura |
| Virya | sheeta | Virya | sheeta |
| Karma | kapha-pitta shamaka | Karma | kapha-pitta shamaka |
Chemical Composition
Phytochemical Constituents
It has Lignans, flavonoids, triterpenes, sterols, alkaloids, and essential oils are found in this plant.
The whole plant is useful since its every part shows potency and good action. The major bioactive chemical composition of the Phyllanthusniruri is the toxic bitter substance called Phyllanthin and the non bitter substance called Hypophyllanthin.
Health Benefits
Therapeutic Benefits of Bhumyamalaki
From classical Ayurvedic indications to modern phytotherapeutic insights — explore the spectrum of wellness benefits this herb has to offer.
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Bhumyamalaki has powerful hepatoprotective properties that improve liver functions Due to its potent anti-inflammatory properties, thus helpful in treating liver cirrhosis, gallstones, bile difficulties, damage to liver tissues, and even delays the spread of liver cancer.
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Respiratory disorder
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Bhumyamalaki is incredibly helpful in treating a variety of respiratory issues its strong anti-inflammatory, anti-biotic, and anti-asthmatic characteristics. It is frequently used to treat the symptoms of the common cold, sore throat, cough, and flu. it thins and loosens the rheum particles in the chest and nasal cavities.
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Kidney Processes
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Bhumyamalaki has diuretic characteristics that aid in eliminating extra fluid, toxins, wastes, and salts from the body through the urine. Itsalso used to treat urinary diseases such urinary incontinence, painful urination, dysuria, and burning feeling while peeing and thereby prevent chronic kidney failure. This is due to its astringent and cooling qualities.
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Ulcers and Wounds
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Bhumyamalaki’s abundance of anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving characteristics are crucial in the treatment of a variety of ulcers, including ulcerative colitis, peptic ulcers, canker sores, mouth ulcers, etc
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Reduces Stress
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Bhumyamalaki leaf and plant extracts are potent sedatives that calm tension, such as drowsiness, restlessness, cold hands and feet, etc. The plant's relaxing effects also actively contribute to mood enhancement and the development of happy feelings.
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Lose Weight
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The formulations can play a crucial role in one's weight loss routine because they have the ability to curb sudden hunger sensations and prevent overeating due to their inclusion of fibre and anti-obesity action when regularly consumed. The herb also increases metabolism and aids in maintaining a healthy weight in the body.
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Joint Pain
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Bhumyamalaki is a powerful cure for pain and inflammation in cases of arthritis and joint discomfort thanks to its bioactive components' strong analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and pain-relieving effects muscle spasms, sore muscles, and arthritic conditions.