MALAY GOOSEBERRY | |
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Common name | Malay gooseberry |
Botanical Name | Phyllanthus acidus Linn. |
Vernacular name | English-Star gooseberry Hindi-Lavali Gujarati-Khaati aawala Sanskrit-Sugandhamula |
Family | Euphorbiaceae |
Class | Magnoliopsida |
Parts of plant used | Fruit |
Chemical Constituents | Triterpenoids and gallic acid |
Therapeutic uses | Used in treatment of diarrhoea, jaundice, and inflammation. |