Ingredient profile
Bhumi Amalaki
Phyllanthus niruri
A small herb traditionally used in Ayurveda to support liver function.
- Hindi
- भूमि आंवला
- Sanskrit
- Bhumyamalaki
- Family
- Phyllanthaceae
- Part used
- whole plant
Traditional use
Bhumi amalaki is a small annual herb whose tiny fruits sit beneath its leaves, resembling miniature amla fruits, hence the name “amla of the earth”.
In Ayurvedic tradition
Ayurveda uses bhumi amalaki to support healthy liver function and digestion.
Ayurvedic properties
- Rasa (taste): Bitter, astringent, sweet
- Guna (qualities): Light, dry
- Virya (potency): Cooling
- Vipaka (post-digestive effect): Sweet
- Effect on the doshas: Balances kapha and pitta
How it is traditionally taken
Used as whole-plant powder, juice or within formulations.
Safety notes
Not during pregnancy; consult a doctor if you have a medical condition. Use as directed on the product label. This profile is for general education and is not medical advice.
References
- Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (monograph: Bhumyamalaki) pharmacopoeia