Phyllanthus virgatus Medicinal Uses

In this article we will discuss about the Phyllanthus virgatus:- common name, scientific name, medicinal uses and photos.

Common name

• English names: Virgate leaf-flower
• Tamil name: Patar nelli
• Hindi name: Bhui aonla

Scientific name

• Name: Phyllanthus virgatus G. Forster
• Family: Phyllanthaceae (Amla family)
• Synonyms: Phyllanthus filicaulis, Phyllanthus simplex

Phyllanthus virgatus Medicinal Uses

• The leaves are crushed and mixed with buttermilk to make a lotion for children against itching.
• The whole plant is used to treat infantile malnutrition caused by intestinal parasites.
• The fresh leaves, flowers and fruits, combined with cumin seeds and sugar, are made into an electuary which is used in the treatment of gonorrhoea.
• The leaf juice is used to treat Jaundice and Diabetes.
• The whole plant is used as an antiseptic and antiinflammatory agent.
• The plant extract is used to treat high fever.