Phyllanthus niruri extract (Chanca piedra)

Phyllanthus niruri, a typical member of family Euphorbiaceae, is a small annual herb found throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of both hemispheres. The genus Phyllanthus has been used in traditional medicine for its wide range of pharmacological activities like antimicrobial, antioxidant, anticancer, antiinflammatory, antiplasmodial, antiviral, diuretic and hepatoprotective

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The extracts are delivered paraben free, and low bacterial count without the use of any chemical or gamma treatment. Amsar is a responsible manufacturer providing green eco friendly extracts and does not discharge solvents, gases or other hazardous materials into the environment.

Latin Name : Phyllanthus niruri
Common Name : Bhui amla
Family : Euphorbiaceae
Part Plant Used : herb
Solvent Used : Water
Storage Condition : In Double Sealed PP Bags
Appearance : Brown Powder
Organoleptic Test : Bitter Taste
Odor : Characteristic Odor
Herb Ext. Ratio : 10:1
Bitters : about 2%

Chemical constituents

Phyllanthin, Hypophyllanthin, Nirphyllin, Phyllnirurin, Phyllanthol, Phyllanthenol, Rhamnopyrenoside, Phyllanthenone, Lintetralin, Astragalin, Cymene, Niranthin, Nirtetralin, Niruriside, Phyllochrysine, 4-Methoxy-Securinine, 4-Methoxy-Nirsecurinine, Limonene, Niruretin, Nirurin, Phyllochrysine,β-sitosterol, Cholesterol, FG1, FG2, Quercetin, Quercetin heteroside, Quercetol, Quercitrin, 3, 4, 5-Trimethoxy flavonone, 3, 5, 7-Trihydroxy flavonol, Estradiol, Carilagin, Ellagic acid, Gallic acid, Rutin, Gernanine, Rutinoside, Lupa, Lupeol, Methyl salicylate, Triacontanal, Triacontano

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