Phyllanthus virgatus G. Forster

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.

Virgate leaf-flower Photos

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Reference

http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Phyllanthus+virgatus

https://www.academia.edu/download/53685323/8_Ethnobotanical_Studies_on_Japali_Hanuman_Theertham_A_Sacred_Grove_of_Tirumala_hills_Andhra_Pradesh_India.pdf

https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/ebl/vol2010/iss6/4/

http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/9338