Family Name: Euphorbiaceae
Botanical Name(s): Phyllanthus niruri, Phyllanthus urinaria,
Phyllanthus amarus
Popular Name(s): Bhuamalaki, Bhuiavala, Bhulamla, Bhumyaamlaki,
Weisse Blatt-blume
Parts Used: The complete herb
Habitat: Bahupatra is found in India and Sri Lanka.
Description: Bahupatra is an erect, small annual herb that grows
up to 40 cm in height. The herb bears numerous flowers which are yellow
in colour.
Uses: Bahupatra has deobstruent, astringent and diuretic
properties. The herb is used to cure dropsy, gonorrhoea, menorrhagia and
other genitourinary infections. The herb is effective in curing
dyspepsia, diabetes, ulcers, ophthalmia and chronic dysentery also. Its
leaves are used in skin problems.
