Bhumiamalaki

Description

Bhumyamalaki, also known as Phyllanthus niruri, is a small, herbaceous annual plant growing to 30-70 cm tall, with smooth, light green branches and oblong, green leaves arranged alternately along the stem. It has tiny, inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers and small, round, green fruits that resemble amla berries, with the whole plant possessing bitter medicinal properties.

Useful Parts

Whole plant

Benefits

Urinary System Diuretic → Increases urine output and supports kidney function. Anti-urolithic / Lithotriptic → Prevents formation of kidney stones and helps dissolve existing stones. Hepatic System (Liver) Hepatoprotective → Protects liver cells from toxins, supports regeneration, and reduces oxidative stress. Immune System Immunomodulatory → Enhances immune response by regulating lymphocyte and cytokine activity. Digestive System Digestive stimulant / Appetizer → Improves appetite and digestive enzyme activity. Mild laxative → Supports bowel movements and gut health. Musculoskeletal System Anti-inflammatory → Reduces joint and tissue inflammation. Analgesic → Provides pain relief. General / Multi-systemic Antioxidant → Neutralizes free radicals and prevents oxidative stress. Antimicrobial → Inhibits bacterial and fungal growth. Anti-diabetic → Helps regulate blood glucose levels. Anti-pyretic → Helps reduce fever

Pharmacological Action

Astringent, Antispasmodic Appetiser, Anodyne Anithepato toxic Anti-viral, Biliary, urinary Cell protective property Carminative, Febrifugal Analgesic, Tonic Vermifugal Hypoglycemic, Emmenagogue Laxati

Rasapancakam

Rasa: Tikta, Kashaya, Madhura

Guna: Laghu, Ruksha

Virya: Sita

Vipaka: Madhura

Dosha Karma: Kaphapitta shamaka