Bhumyamalki

Bhumyamalki (Phyllanthus urinaria)


Treasures of Nature (Prakriti Ka Khazana) – Bhumyamalki

Bhumyanmalki is an herb that is found mostly in the tropical / sea breeze kind of climates. Largely found in India, China, Indonesia, Bahamas and several other countries, the plant grows up to 12 to 24 inches in height & blooms with numerous greenish white flowers. In fact, all the parts of this plant are therapeutically used.


Bhumyanmalki has been used effectively for generations as a stimulator of immune system and to treat those suffering from liver diseases. Studies have has shown that Bhumyanmalki blocks DNA polymerase – an enzyme required for hepatitis B causing virus to reproduce.


Medicinal properties of Bhumyanmalki

  • Anodyne
  • Antibacterial
  • Liver protective
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Antispasmodic
  • Antiviral
  • Carminative
  • Choleretic
  • Diuretic
  • Emmemagogue
  • Laxative
  • Vermifiuge

Medicinal uses of Bhumyanmalki

Bhumyanmalki clears the liver, enhances vision and expels parasites. Bhumyanmalki has many health benefits .The herb is used largely in the treatment of several health problems including hepatitis, gall stones, jaundice, urinary tract infection, urinary stones, nephritic edema, enteritis, diarrhoea, swollen & inflamed rectum, gonorrhoea, prostatitis, syphilis, asthma, vaginitis, bronchitis, tuberculosis, fever, cough, influenza, joint pain, digestive pain, conjunctivitis, as well as anaemia.


Moreover, it is used in a lot of herbal products intended to soothe the liver & in the process of liver detoxification. Moreover, the herb acts as an antiviral in patients suffering from hepatitis. It also helps to reduce blood glucose in patients suffering from diabetes .It also helps to balance the blood glucose levels. Bhumyanmalki serves as a muscle relaxant and has shown good results in patients suffering from urinary tract infections. It is also good in treating urinary stones.


The anti-viral property of Bhumyanmalki is highly useful to treat a lot of liver disorders effectively. It is useful for maintaining optimum liver health.