2024, Vol. 12, Issue 2, Part A

Phyllanthus amarus Schum, a member of the Euphorbiaceae family, is a significant herbal medicine. It goes by the name Bhumyamalaki. Plant components such as roots, leaves, fruits, milky liquid, and dried plant powder are utilized. This plant's milky extract is applied topically treat a variety of skin ailments, such as wounds and ulcers. It is used medicinally for treating diabetes, diarrhea, jaundice, and menstruation. Phyllanthus is particularly important in the fight against Hepatitis B and supports liver health in general. In addition, the plant has therapeutic value for ailments including gonorrhea, dyspepsia, fever, flu, tumours, jaundice, vaginitis, dyspepsia, diarrhea, and colic. Phenolic chemicals, saponins, flavonoids, terpenoids, alkaloids, tannins, cardioglycosides, steroids, reducing sugars, and anthraquinones are the main ingredients of Bhumyamalaki. Important components like minerals, vitamins, glucose, energy, protein, crude fibber, and mild fat are found in the plant's green parts. We have covered the medicinal value, nutritional significance, biochemical components, applications in various ailments, and use as a home remedy.