The Scientific name of Gulf Leaf-Flower: Phyllanthus Niruri
Name of Gulf Leaf-Flower in different languages:
English: Seed-under-leaf, Stonebreaker
Sanskrit: Bhumyamalaki, तमालकी Tamalaki
Hindi: हजारमणी Hajarmani, कनोछा Kanocha
Malayalam: Keezharnelli കീഴാർനെല്ലി
Plant description:
Phyllanthus Niruri – Gulf Leaf-Flower is an annual herb, slender, growing up to 80 cm tall. Leaves are pale green, stalks 0.5 mm long, elliptic-oblong, dark green. Fruits are round, tree-lobated, 1.6 to 2 mm in diameter, under the leaves, it is small and smooth. Flowering is from August to September.
Leaf Arrangement
| Shape-Odd pinnate |
Margin-Entire |
Venation-pinnate |
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Useful plant parts:
Whole plant
Medicinal uses:
Used in the treatment of jaunties, fever, urinary disorders, kidney stones etc.
Ayurveda uses of Gulf Leaf-Flower
- Anti-Inflammatory: Gulf Leaf-Flower is used to reduce inflammation in the body, making it beneficial for conditions like arthritis.
- Skin Health: Its extracts are employed in skincare preparations, believed to treat various skin conditions and promote a healthy complexion.
- Digestive Aid: Ayurveda suggests it may aid digestion and help alleviate digestive disorders.
- Respiratory Health: It may be used to address respiratory issues and promote healthy lung function.
- Wound Healing: Gulf Leaf-Flower is believed to possess wound-healing properties, promoting faster recovery.
- Antibacterial Properties: It is thought to have antibacterial qualities, making it useful in treating bacterial infections.
- Antioxidant Effects: The plant may help combat oxidative stress due to its antioxidant content.
- Anti-Anxiety: Some practitioners believe it has calming effects on the nervous system, potentially reducing anxiety.
Always consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner or healthcare professional before using Gulf Leaf-Flower or any other herb for medicinal purposes. They can provide guidance on proper dosage and usage based on individual health conditions.
Chemical content:
Phyllanthin, hypo Phyllanthin
How to prepare medicines:
Gulf Leaf-Flower is one of the ingredients in Ayurveda medicines like-
