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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Bhumi Amla<\/a><\/li>
Uses of Bhumi Amla<\/a><\/li>
Benefits of Bhumi Amla<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Bhumi Amla?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Bhumi Amla<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take When Taking Bhumi Amla<\/a><\/li>
Interaction With Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nBhumi Amla (Phyllanthus niruri) is a small annual herb that is native to tropical regions, such as Southern India, South East Asia, and China, and the Amazon rainforest. It grows up to 30-40\u202fcm in height. It has alternate and oblong leaves that are 7-12 cm long, with tiny greenish-white solitary flowers that do not have petals ^{1<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
This herb belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family and has a wide range of uses. The extract of this plant is widely used around the world for conditions including bronchitis, urinary issues, anaemia, leprosy, and asthma ^{2<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Bhumi Amla<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nBhumi amla has the following nutritional value ^{3<\/sup><\/a>:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
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Sodium:<\/strong> 1947 ppm\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Ferric:<\/strong> 665 ppm\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Potassium: <\/strong>18252 ppm\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Phosphorus:<\/strong> 6978 ppm\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium:<\/strong> 2911 ppm\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Manganese:<\/strong> 94 ppm\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Magnesium:<\/strong> 2914 ppm\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Zinc:<\/strong> 37 ppm\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Copper:<\/strong> 12 ppm\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin A: <\/strong>812.78 \u00b5g\/100g\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B6:<\/strong> 0.234 mg\/100g\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin D:<\/strong> 34.79 \u00b5g\/100g\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin E:<\/strong> 57.18 mg\/100g\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin K: <\/strong>19.83 mg\/100g\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Uses of Bhumi Amla<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n
For jaundice, whole plant juice is advised. Fresh milk combined with powdered roots can also be taken in the morning as it may help in the treatment of jaundice.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Whole plant juice is used for treating menorrhoea, gonorrhoea, leucorrhoea, and other urinary problems.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The leaves can be mashed with salt and used as a topical treatment for skin ailments.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
For chest pain and diabetes, the plant decoction proves quite beneficial.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Ulcers may be treated with a decoction of leaves or roots.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Wounds and ulcers are treated using a mixture of the plant\u2019s dried powder and gruel water.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
This plant\u2019s extract has been traditionally used for hepatitis and may also help in the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)\/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Bhumi amla is believed to possess anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving, antibacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, antioxidant, blood sugar-lowering, blood pressure-lowering, hepatoprotective, and kidney stone-inhibiting properties.\u00a0<\/p>
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