A General Review of Phyllanthus urinaria w.s.r to its Medicinal Effect

Authors

  • Gyanendra kumar Gupta Professor and HOD, Department of Kriya Sharir, RK Institute of Ayurvedic Medical Sciences, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Gagan Devi Assistant Professor, Department of Rachna Sharir, RK Institute of Ayurvedic Medical Sciences, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India

Keywords:

Phyllanthus urinaria, hepatoprotective, liver, Bhumyamlaki, Ayurvedic

Abstract

Phyllanthus urinaria is a herb, with small and thin stem along with small green coloured fruit just like berry. This herb is used in much Ayurvedic formulation with countless medicinal property especially as hepatoprotective agent. It works as a miracle in hepatic disorder and maintains healthy function of liver. So, keeping in views of the hepatoprotective nature of the Bhumyamlaki, it was selected for the present study.

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Published

2021-12-29

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Review Articles