Phyllanthus maderaspatensis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malpighiales |
Family: | Phyllanthaceae |
Genus: | Phyllanthus |
Species: | P. maderaspatensis |
Binomial name | |
Phyllanthus maderaspatensis | |
Synonyms [1] | |
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Phyllanthus maderaspatensis is a perennial herbaceous species of plant in the family Phyllanthaceae, [2] widespread in tropical and subtropical areas of the old world. [3]
The plant is widely used in Indian medicine for treatment of headaches. [4] Indian herbal medicine for liver troubles called Bhumyamlaki might use the plant. [5]
The pounded form of the whole plant is applied to scabies. [4]
The plant is used as an aphrodisiac. [4]
The smoke from the burning plants is used to exterminate caterpillars in maize. [4]
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