Other Common Names:
Scientific Name: Phyllanthus Niruri
English Name: Country Gooseberry
Sanskrit Name: Bhumyamalaki
Tamil Name: Kizhanelli / கீழாநெல்லி
Hindi Name: Jangliamli, Hazardana, Jaramala, Bhui Amla / जंगलिअमली, हजारदाना , जर्मला, भुई अमला
Malayalam Name: Kizanelli, Keezhanelli, Ajjhada / കീഴാർനെല്ലി/ കീഴാനെല്ലി / അജ്ജിഹാദാ
Telugu Name: Nela Usirika / నెల ఉసిరిక
Kannada Name: Nella Nelli, Kirunelli / ನೆಲ್ಲ ನೆಲ್ಲಿ, ಕಿರುನೆಲ್ಲಿ
Description:
Phyllanthus niruri is the botanical name of Keezhanelli that belongs to the Phyllanthaceae family. Keezhanelli is a flowering plant that grows up to 50 to 70 cm in height. Keezhanelli is also known as bhumi amla. Every part of the keezhanelli has various medicinal values.
The other common names of Keezhanelli are Gale of the wind, chanca piedra, leaf flower, seed-under-leaf, and stone breaker.
Health Benefits:
- Phyllanthus niruri alleviates bleeding disorders like nasal bleeding and heavy periods.
- As it has wonderful antimicrobial properties, it will cure different skin-related ailments.
- Its oil can promote hair growth.
- The anti-inflammatory properties of this herb may be used to treat both internal and external inflammations.
- Since ancient days, this herb has been used to remove kidney stones.
- Due to its antioxidant properties, it provides a better effect on the kidney and liver.
- Intaking this herb extract can reduce blood sugar levels for diabetes patients.
- Some studies have proven, the presence of anti-ulcer properties in this plant can cure stomach ulcers.
Dosage of Phyllanthus niruri (Keezhanelli) Powder:
- Take 1/2 spoon of Phyllanthus niruri powder and mix it with 100ml of water. Boil the mixture for a few minutes. Filter it and drink it twice a day before taking food. It helps to maintain a healthy body condition.
- Take a required amount of Keezhanelli powder and grind it with cardamom, turmeric, and onion. Consume this mixture with milk or buttermilk twice a day on an empty stomach. It helps to relieve jaundice.
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