Keezha Nelli(or) Niruri Kirunelli(powder)

Description

Sans.- Bahupathra; Bhumyaamlaki  Buta- dhatri.   Hind.- Jaramala; Niruri.  Fr.- Phlllanthe niruri;  Herbe due chagrin.  Ger.-  Weisse . Blatt-blume. Ben.- Bhumiamle. Bom. & Mah.-Bhuia-vala, Tel.- Nela usirika.  Tam.- kizhkay nelli. Can.- kiru -nelli. Mal.- kilanelli. kon- Bhuyavali)

USES;   The plant is considered de-obstruent,diurtic, astringent and cooling. A  decoction of the plant is administered in jaundice ,  Whole plant pounded with its root and combined with rice water is used as poultice for ulcers, sores and swellings. As a stomachic bitter it is useful in dyspepsia.The plant is said to be useful in doabetes.