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Basonym of Drug
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Bhumi-amalaki
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Main Synonym
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Tamalaki, bhudhatri, bahuphala, bahupatra
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Regional Name
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Bengali : bhui amla
Gujarati : bhoyamli
Hindi : bhumi amla
Kannada : kirunelli
Telugu : nel vusari |
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Botanical Name
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Phyllanthus niruri / Phyllanthus amarus
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Family
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Euphorbiaceae
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Classification (Gana)
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Acharya charak mentioned in kasahara, and swasahara mahakashaya
Acharya vagbhatta mentioned in kasahara and swasahara gana.
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External Morphology
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Small erect shrub
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Useful Parts
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The whole plant, and root
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Important Phytoconstituent
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Phyllanthin, hypophyllanthin, nirphyllin, phyltetralin
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Rasa Panchak
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Rasa : Tikta, Kashaya, madhura
Guna : Laghu, Ruksha
Virya : shita
Vipaka : madhura |
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Action
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Kaphapittahara
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Therapeutic Indication
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Rochana (increase appetite), kasa-swashara(anti-cold/cough), raktapittahara(bleeding disorders), kamlahara (liver disorders)
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Therapeutic Uses
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1. Kamla - paste of the whole plant with buttermilk is beneficial for jaundice.
2. Prameha - bhumi Amalaki with black pepper is beneficial in diabetes.
3. Charmaroga - leaves paste is applied in skin disorders.
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Dose
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Powder - 3-5 gm, paste - 5-10 gm
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Formulations
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Bhunimbadi kadha
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Adverse Effect
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Not Known
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Remedial Measure
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Not required
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Purification
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Not required
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