Phyllanthus Niruri is the botanical name for this plant.
Bhumi Amla is indeed a tropical plant which grows primarily
along the seashore. Bhumi amla resembles Amla in appearance, however it only
grows to a height of 50 cm. Chanca piedra, bahupatra, & stonebreaker are
all names for Bhumi Amla. The bark of Bhumi amla is smooth & light green.
Bhumi amla fruits are small, delicate, and appear like capsules with seeds
within. The Bhumi amla plant as a whole has a number of therapeutic benefits.
Bhumi amla's antioxidant, hepatoprotective, & antiviral
properties help protect the liver from a variety of diseases and disorders.
Bhumi amla aids in the relief of ulcers by lowering gastric acid production and
so preserving the stomach lining. Bhumi amla has an excellent diuretic effect
that keeps kidney stones at bay. Bhumi amla also aids in the removal of excess
salt from the body.
HEALTH BENEFITS
Amla bhumi and liver
Bhumi Amla is a powerful plant for treating liver issues
such liver enlargement, poor liver function, & jaundice. The liver
purification and nutrition are the key functions of Bhumi amla. Rasayana &
Pitta balancing qualities are found in Bhumi amla.
Acidity and Bhumi Amla
Because of its Pitta-balancing characteristics, the juice of
the Bhumi amla fruit helps relieve indigestion and acidity, as well as
improving digestion to further reduce acidity.
Sugar level management and Bhumi amla
Because of its Tikta and Kashaya rasa characteristics, Bhumi
Amla does have a bitter taste, which aids in the improvement of metabolism and
the regulation of excessive blood sugar levels.
Skin disease and Bhumi amla
By its Tikta Rasa & Pitta balancing characteristics,
Bhumi amla juice is a good blood purifier and also helps to alleviate skin
diseases.
Cough/Cold and Bhumi Amla
Bhumi Amla has a Kapha characteristic that aids in the
relief of symptoms such as cough, dyspnea, asthma, and hiccups.
Fever and Bhumi amla
By its Tikta & Pitta balancing characteristics, Bhumi
Amla aids in the reduction of fever in typhoid cases. It also aids in the
metabolism and hence the excretion of waste from the body.