PHYLLANTHUS
Several species of this plant used in the
treatment of JAUNDICE, HEPATITIS B,
MALARIA, HIV, DIABETES, GONORRHEA,
POULTICES, SKIN ULCER, MALARIA,
DYSENTERY AND UROLITHIASIS.
P
hyllanthus which is also called as
‘LEAFFLOWER’ is a plant belongs
to the genus Phyllanthaceae. It has a
diversity of growth forms including
annual and perennial herbs, shrubs,
climbers, floating aquatics and
pachycaulous succulents.
We can see this plant in tropical as well
as in subtropical regions on earth.
Among all the species, some phyllanthus
species grabbed the attention of the
scientists, due to their medical value.
These species shows their historical
relationship with folk medicine, ayurveda
and even with Chinese medicine.
The species mostly talked in medicine are;
Phyllanthus emblica,
Phyllanthus niruri,
Phyllanthus muellerianus,
Phyllanthus amarus and
Phyllanthus acidus
The stem, leaves, bark, roots and berries contains lignans called
phyllanthin and hypophyllanthin, and other phytochemicals. These
substances contain antiviral properties.
Among all the antiviral phytochemical having plants the Phyllanthus
species shows the most promising results. Especially the species
Phyllanthus urinaria.