Phyllanthus niruri: Chanca piedra:Stone breaker-Leaves Powder

Gale of wind,  Gulf leaf flower, Hurricane weed,  Shatter stone,  Stone breaker , seed-under-leaf Carry Me Seed,  Black catnip,   Child pick-a-back,    Bhumi Amalaki

Botanical name- Phyllanthus niruri . Linn.
Family-Phyllanthaceae  (previously in  Euphorbiaceae)

Common name: English:   

·      seed-under-leaf ,

·      Carry Me Seed,  Black catnip,  

·      Child pick-a-back, 

·      Gale of wind, 

·      Gulf leaf flower,

·      Hurricane weed, 

·      Shatter stone, 

·      Stone breaker ,

·      Chanca piedra,

   INDIAN NAMES:

·      Sanskrit: Bhuamlaki, Bahupatri

·      Assamese: Bhuin Amla

·      Bengali: Bhumamla, Bhumi amalaki

·      English: Country gooseberry

·      Gujrati: Bhoi Amali, Bhony amari, Bhonyamali

·      Hindi: Jangliamli, Hazardana, Jaramala, Bhui amla

·      Kannada: Nelanelli

·      Kashmiri: Kath

·      Malayalam: Kizanelli, Keezhanelli, Ajjhada

·      Marathi: Bhuiawali

·      Oriya: Bhuin Amla

·      Punjabi: Lodhar

·      Tamil: Kizhukai nelli, Kizanelli, keelanelli

·      Telugu: Nela usirika

Phyllanthus Niruri helps to  

·       Liver Diseases: hepato-protective qualities used in liver problems like jaundice, liver cancer and hepatitis.

·       Gastrointestinal :  used for acid reflux, flatulence ,ulcers and indigestion.

·       Kidney and gall bladder stones:  primarily used to prevent formation of calcium stones in the kidney and gall bladder. The name ?stone-breaker? was in fact given to this plant because of its ability to cure as well as, prevent the formation of gall bladder and kidney stones.

·       Anti-viral properties: anti-hepatitis B and HIV   helps treating Hepatitis B. Its effectiveness in relieving acute symptoms of HIV has also been established through many studies. Phyllanthus Niruri helps treat Hepatitis B to a great extent.

·       Diabetes: The herb effectively helps cure and manage diabetes.

·       Other problems it cures include  Leucorrhea and menorrhagia in women, Urinary disorder, chronic fever, diabetes, excessive thirst, as diuretic and immunity booster.

·       Smooth muscle relaxant, in particular the stomach, ureter, bladder, and uterus,

·       Caution-warning:  it should not be used by Pregnant Women. it is a smooth muscle relaxant.

NOTE: the above description is for only information purpose, not a healthcare professional advice.