Common names for Phyllantus include Chanca Piedra in Spanish, Bhumyamalaki in Ayurveda, Quebra Pedra in Portuguese, Eyin Olobe in Yoruba, Enyikwonwa and Ngwu in Ibo, Oyomokeso Amanke Edem in Efik and Geeron-Tsuntsaayee (bird’s millet) in Hausa. It grows 50 to 70 centimeters tall and bears ascending herbaceous branches. The bark is smooth and light green. It bears numerous pale green flowers which are often flushed with red. The fruits are tiny, smooth capsules containing seeds. Phyllanthus is a genus of plant long used in herbal medicine. Commonly used in ayurveda , species such as Phyllanthus amarus and Phyllanthus niruri are touted as natural remedies for a variety of health problems. Plants of the Phyllanthus genus are said to help with a number of health conditions, including: bladder infections colds diabetes hepatitis Bkidney disordersulcers urinary tract infections In addition, plants of the Phyllanthus genus are said to alleviate pain , improve liver health, an...
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