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General Information

Phyllanthus polyphyllus is a deciduous shrub or small tree that can grow up to 12 metres tall, but is usually less than 6 metres[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of tannins.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

E. Asia - India, Sri Lanka

Habitat

Margins of dry, evergreen forests at elevations up to 1,200 metres.

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Deciduous Tree
Height	4.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

he plant is traditionally used as an antiinflammatory[].
Research has shown that the plant contains a benzenoid and three arylnaphthalide lignans - these compounds inhibit the inflammatory mediators. Thus, the results of the study provide scientific supporting evidence for the use of this plant as an anti-inflammatory remedy in folk medicine[].

Other Uses

The bark is a source of tannins[]. The twig bark contains 11 - 16% tannins[].

Propagation

Seed -

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