No. 029Botanical
Phyllanthus niruri
Whole plant
Botanical
Bhui amla
A small plant with a big reputation in Ayurveda for liver care.
- Botanical name
- Phyllanthus niruri
- Also known as
- Bhumyamalaki, Stonebreaker
- Part used
- Whole plant
- Evidence
- Laboratory evidence Evidence level 2 of 5
- Body systems
- Liver
In tradition
Bhumyamalaki is traditionally used in Ayurveda for the liver and the urinary tract.
In research
Its lignans, phyllanthin and hypophyllanthin, are the focus of research into hepatoprotective activity.
Strength of evidence
Laboratory evidence Evidence level 2 of 5Studied in cells or animals. Effects in people are not established. How we grade evidence.
Where you will find it
Products that contain it
Ingredient pages summarise traditional use and the direction of published research for education. They are not claims about any product and are not medical advice.
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