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Bhumi Amla a.k.a. Phyllanthus Niruri is a medicinal plant from the Phyllanthaceae family. It belongs to the genus Phyllanthus which means ‘leaf and flower’ because its flower can be associated with the leaf. It is mostly found in coastal areas and grows around 50-70 cm in height. The bark of the plant is green and smooth and it has tiny leaves with yellow flowers. The fruit of this plant is like a small capsule.
Bhumi Amla grows quite well on a variety of soils like clay, loamy soils etc. It can even handle temporary water logging. This green herb can be sufficiently found in the rainy season.
This plant is known for its medicinal qualities and has been studied by researchers over the years. Some common names of bhumi amla are stone breaker, seed-under-leaf and gale of the wind. In Sanskrit, it is popularly known as Tamalaki, Bhauphala and Bhudhatri.
Almost all parts of this plant can be used for preparing ayurvedic medicines for treating several health issues. Its carminative, analgesic, digestive, hepatoprotective and nephroprotective properties make it a unique herb. In the Unani system of medicine, the roots of this plant are used for curing liver issues, wounds and skin problems.
Its nutritional value is quite good due to the presence of bio flavonoids, lignans, alkaloids and various enzymes. It has been used in many parts of India for treating jaundice, intestinal infections etc.
Benefits of Bhumi Amla