MALAY GOOSEBERRY

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.

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