Basonym of Drug
Bhumi-amalaki
Main Synonym
- Tamalaki
- Bhudhatri
- Bahuphala
- Bahupatra
Regional Name
- Bengali: Bhui Amla
- Gujarati: Bhoyamli
- Hindi: Bhumi Amla
- Kannada: Kirunelli
- Telugu: Nel Vusari
Botanical Name
Phyllanthus niruri / Phyllanthus amarus
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Classification (Gana)
- Acharya Charak mentioned in Kasahara and Swasahara Mahakashaya
- Acharya Vagbhata mentioned in Kasahara and Swasahara Gana
External Morphology
Small erect shrub
Useful Parts
- The whole plant
- Root
Important Phytoconstituent
Phyllanthin, Hypophyllanthin, Nirphyllin, Phyltetralin
Rasa Panchak
- Rasa: Tikta, Kashaya, Madhura
- Guna: Laghu, Ruksha
- Virya: Shita
- Vipaka: Madhura
Action
Kaphapittahara
Therapeutic Indication
- Rochana (Increase appetite)
- Kasa-Swashara (Anti-cold/cough)
- Raktapittahara (Bleeding disorders)
- Kamlahara (Liver disorders)
Therapeutic Uses
- Kamla - Paste of the whole plant with buttermilk is beneficial for jaundice.
- Prameha - Bhumi Amalaki with black pepper is beneficial in diabetes.
- Charmaroga - Leaves paste is applied in skin disorders.
Dose
- Powder - 3-5 gm
- Paste - 5-10 gm
Formulations
- Bhunimbadi Kadha
Adverse Effect
Not Known