Bhumyamalaki

Distribution:

It is a native to tropical east asia and is a weed to tropical areas. It is commonly found in open areas.

Chemical Constituents

Nirphyllin, phyllnirurin, corilagin, ellagic acid, gallic acid etc

Ayurvedic Properties:

Pharmacological Action:

• It is a diuretic and thus helpful in urinary tract disorders.
• It is helpful in diarrhea.
• Its hypogycaemic properties helps in lowering blood sugar level in the body.
• It is a good appetizer and helps in improving digestive problems.
• It has anticancerous property helping in curing cancer.
• It is hepatoprotective and thus cures liver disorders and certain metabolic disorders

Therapeutic Uses

• Leucorrhea: bhumyamalaki powder must be taken along with rice water in gynecological disorders.
• Paste of its leaves is applied on wounds, edema and dermatitis.
• Fractures: its leaves is crushed with rock salt and is applied over the fracture region.
• Powder of leaves and roots is made as poultice along with rice water over edematous swelling.

Some of the common formulations

• Bhumyamalaki Churna
• Amritaprasha Ghrita Etc