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Phyllanthus amarus Schumach. & Thonn.
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Scientific Synonyms:
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| Previous name used in the website: |
Phyllanthus amarus |
| Family name: |
PHYLLANTHACEAE
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| English name: |
Niruri
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| Sinhala name: |
Pitawakka (පිටවක්කා)
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| Tamil name: |
Kilkaunelli
Keezha Nelli
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| Sanskrit name: |
Bhumyamalaki
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| Conservation status: |
NE - Not Evaluated - Due to exotic origin
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| Description: |
Glabrous annual herb 1-5 dm high, monoecious; leaves on main stems reducedto scales. Deciduous branchlets 4-12 cm long, with about 15-30 leaves. Stipules lanceolate, 0.8-1.3 mm long. Leaf lamina mostly 5-11 x 3-6 mm. Inflorescences glomerules on deciduous branches. Fruits capsular, oblate, 1.9-2.1 mm in diameter. Seeds trigonous, 0.9-1 mm long.
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| Native Distribution Status: |
Native
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| Edible parts: |
Available soon
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| Treatment for: |
Gonorrhea
Dysentery
Fevers
Jaundice
Sores
Tuberculosis ulcers
Wounds
Bruises
Scabies
Ringworm
Diarrhoea
Coughs
Asthma
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| Parts used in Treatment: |
Root
Juice
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| Related Medical Properties: |
Diuretic
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