Phyllanthus
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Scientific name
Phyllanthus amarus
English Name
Phyllanthus
Malayalam name
കീഴാര്നെല്ലി കിഴുകാനെല്ലി
Common name
Gale of the wind
Description
- Habit : Herb
- Habitat : Degraded moist deciduous, forest plantations and also in plains
- Leaves : oblong, apex obtuse to acute.
- Flowers : greenish-white
- Capsule : globose
How to use
- Jaundice : The whole plant ground well into paste form, a goose berry size paste mixed with goat milk and taken internally for 7 days twice daily to cure jaundice.
- Blood sugar regulation : The plant’s powder or fresh extract can be consumed to help manage blood glucose levels.
- Kidney stone : Drinking Keezhanelli juice is an effective natural remedy
Uses
Cooling, diuretic, febrifuge and antiseptic.
Parts used
Whole plant
Conservation
Propagation & Cultivation
It can be propagated from seeds or stem cuttings. If using seeds, sow them in well-draining soil and keep them moist until germination. Stem cuttings can be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in moist soil.Keezhanelli thrives in warm, tropical climates. It grows best in temperatures between 20°C to 35°C. It can tolerate some cold, but frost can damage the plant.
