2025 Vol. 31 No.1 PP 23-27
https://doi.org/10.33451/florafauna.v31i1pp23-27
Phyllanthus niruri: Magical Ayurvedic herb for liver disease
Shivani Patel, Ajeet Singh1, Ankita Kumari, Ajay Kumar Bhardwaj2 and *Garima Srivastava
Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology,
Banasthali Vidyapith,
BANASTHALI-304022 (RAJASTHAN) INDIA
1Department of Botany,
Government Adarsh Girls College,
SHEOPUR -476337 (MP) INDIA
2Department of Biotechnology,
Institute for Excellence in Higher Education (IEHE)
BHOPAL-462016 (MP) INDIA
*Corresponding Author :
E-mail : garimasrivastava.iit@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Phyllanthus niruri is a common tropical herb of ayurveda that is used to treat various diseases since ancient times.
However,it is primarily used to treat liver specifically liver cancer, hepatitis and kidney problems. In case of liver cancer, it can be
used against proliferative nature of cancerous cells. It has anti-proliferative property that promotes caspase 3 induction and
subsequently it triggers death of cancerous cells in liver. Similarly, it can be used in Hepatitis that is caused by the hepatitis viral
infection primarily. It also consists antiviral property due to the presence of gallic acid and ellagic acid that inhibit DNA polymerase
activity and inhibit virus proliferation. It is also known as stone breaker. Additionally, it can be used against inflammation, skin
disorders, hyperglycemia, hypertension, malaria, hemolytic diseases and various bacterial diseases.Present review paper is an
attempt to summarize the reported role of this magical herb in various diseases specifically liver and kidney related diseases.
KEY WORDS :Antiproliferative, Hepatitis, Hepatoprotective, Phyllanthin, Phytochemical