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	Phyllanthus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The genus Phyllanthus (of the family Phyllanthaceae) comprises trees, bushes, and annual or biennial herbs distributed in all tropical and subtropical regions on Earth.
		In Ayurvedic medicine of India, for example, Phyllanthus is prescribed for jaundice, gonorrhea and diabetes (internal use) as well as poultices, skin ulcer and other skin problems (external use).
		Phyllanthus seems to stop the development of hepatitis B because it blocks DNA polymerase - the enzyme needed for this disease's virus to reproduce.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Phyllanthus (196 words)

	Phyllanthus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Phyllanthus may also be of benefit as an adjunctive treatment for certain forms of cancer.
		Phyllanthus may also be used externally as a poultice to treat skin conditions.
		Phyllanthus may interact with diabetic medications due to its hypoglycemic effect, and should be used with extreme caution in these individuals.
	www.supplementnews.org /phyllanthus (898 words)

	Phyllanthus: Ayurvedic medicine
		Phyllanthus is an herb found in central and southern India.
		Phyllanthus species are also found in other countries, including China (e.g., Phyllanthus urinaria), the Philippines, Cuba, Nigeria, and Guam.
		Phyllanthus blocks DNA polymerase, the enzyme needed for the hepatitis B virus to reproduce.
	www.herbsandnaturalremedies.com /herbs/phyllanthus.htm (289 words)

	Phyllanthus
		Phyllanthus is a genus of the spurge family and has over 1600 different species of trees, shrubs, and low-lying herbs.
		Phyllanthus inhibits liver cancer, as well, and has potential as a diuretic, hypotensive, and hypoglycemic medication for diabetes.
		Phyllanthus is indigenous to central and southern India.
	www.herbs2000.com /herbs/herbs_phyllanthus.htm (373 words)

	Phyllanthus myrtifolius
		Botanically speaking, Phyllanthus lies within the Euphorbia family of plants and the genus Phyllanthus contains shrubby plants and small trees from tropical and sub-tropical areas of the world.
		Phyllanthus does not form huge trunks, and the pendulous red flowers are quite small and nearly insignificant.
		Phyllanthus will drop many of its inner leaves in the dormant season, or in the fall period.
	www.bonsaihunk.us /Phyllanthus.html (680 words)

	ThirdAge: Phyllanthus
		Tropical plants in the genus Phyllanthus have a long history of use in Ayurvedic medicine (the traditional medicine of India) for the treatment of hepatitis, kidney and bladder problems, intestinal parasites, and diabetes.
		Failure of Phyllanthus amarus to eradicate hepatitis B surface antigen from symptomless carriers.
		A two-stage clinical trial of Phyllanthus amarus in hepatitis B carriers: failure to eradicate the surface antigen.
	www.thirdage.com /healthgate/files/21845.html (757 words)

	Phyllanthus niruri
		The genus Phyllanthus includes 500 temperate and tropical species many of which are used medicinally in different countries, viz.
		Phyllanthus niruri is an annual, herb; height varies between 30–60 cm.
		Keys for identification of different species of Phyllanthus are found in Caius (1986), Agharkar (1991), and Gupta (984).
	www.hort.purdue.edu /newcrop/CropFactSheets/phyllanthus.html (576 words)

	Database entry for Chanca Piedra - Phyllanthus niruri - Chanca Peidra - Phyllanthus amarus - Quebra Pedra - Phyllanthus ...
		Their first human study reported that a water extract of Phyllanthus amarus cleared the HBV surface antigen from 22 of 37 chronic HBV patients in only 30 days (and they continued to test negative for 9 months, at which time the report was published).
		The hope for Phyllanthus is to provide an abundantly available nontoxic alternative not only to treat the disease, but ideally to render carriers sero-negative for the virus so they won't pass it on to others.
		A tea from the shrub ita-mira 'kidney stone-tree' is made from the leaves of Phyllanthus urinaria (which is not a tree, but a small herb) for treating kidney stones (ITA) and kidney infections in general.
	www.rain-tree.com /chanca.htm (5892 words)

	Phyllanthus
		In traditional Indian medicine, Phyllanthus has been used for diabetes, gonorrhea, frequent menstruation, skin ailments, and liver disorders--generally without scientifically verified effect.
		Phyllanthus niruri is the most effective of a group of closely related species that grow in India, China, and tropical locations ranging from the Philippines to Cuba.
		Scientists have not identified the ingredient responsible for its medicinal effect, but the herb has been shown to block an enzyme that plays a crucial role in reproduction of the hepatitis B virus.
	www.pdrhealth.com /drug_info/nmdrugprofiles/herbaldrugs/102200.shtml (181 words)

	Diagnose-Me: Treatment: Phyllanthus (Phyllanthus amarus)
		It has a wide number of traditional uses: employing the whole plant for jaundice, gonorrhea, frequent menstruation, and diabetes and using it topically as a poultice for skin ulcers, sores, swelling, and itchiness.
		Research has utilized the powdered form of phyllanthus in amounts ranging from 900-2,700mg per day for three months.[5] No side effects have been reported using phyllanthus as recommended, and there are currently no well-known drug interactions with phyllanthus.
		Phyllanthus (use 200mg three times per day) has been studied primarily in carriers of the hepatitis B virus, as opposed to those with chronic active hepatitis.
	www.diagnose-me.com /treat/T186579.html (1278 words)

	Phyllanthus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Phyllanthus has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for over 2,000 years and has a wide number of traditional uses including internal use for jaundice, gonorrhea, frequent menstruation, and diabetes and topical use as a poultice for skin ulcers, sores, swelling, and itchiness.
		Phyllanthus blocks DNA polymerase, the enzyme needed for the
		While clinical trials on the effectiveness of phyllanthus for HBV have been mixed, the species P.
	www.kroger.com /hn/Herb/Phyllanthus.htm (459 words)

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		After their initial good results the Madras research team repeated their study and the healing effect of Phyllanthus amarus was not as impressive in the second controlled study.
		Because Phyllanthus amarus is widely used, safe, and cheap, there would be a tempting tendency to advocate its further study and possible widespread use.
		Effect of Phyllanthus amarus on chronic carriers of hepatitis B virus, Lancet, 1988.
	www.herbalgram.org /youngliving/herbalgram/articleview.asp?a=908&p=Y (747 words)

	Alt-Med Medical and Physical Therapy Program - Phyllanthus
		Parts used: Phyllanthus is a herb that grows in the tropical regions throughout the world.
		Historical and traditional use: Phyllanthus has been a staple of Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years.
		Phyllanthus extracts block DNA polymerase which is the enzyme needed for hepatitis B virus to multiply.
	www.alt-med.org /?cat_id=2471 (155 words)

	herb data, Bhuamalaki, Phyllanthus niruri, Phyllanthus urinaria, Phyllanthus amarus, Bhuy amalaki, Niruri, bhuiamla, ...
		Phyllanthus has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for over 2,000 years and has a wide number of traditional uses.
		While clinical studies on the outcome of phyllanthus and HBV have been mixed, the species P. urinaria and P. niruri seem to work far better than P. amarus.
		Research has utilized the powdered form of phyllanthus in amounts ranging from 900—2,700 mg per day for three months.
	www.holistic-online.com /Herbal-Med/_Herbs/h132.htm (409 words)

	PHYLLANTHUS - [Alternative Medicine] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Phyllanthus is an herbal medicine that is used for support in hepatitis, jaundice, gonorrhea, frequent menstruation, and diabetes.
		The amount depends on the strength of the medicine and the reason you are taking Phyllanthus.
		If you are using this medicine without instructions from your caregiver, follow the directions on the medicine bottle.
	www.lumc.edu /health/kbase/htm/mdx-/ame0/365/mdx-ame0365.htm (412 words)

	Long-stalked Phyllanthus
		An erect perennial with alternately arranged leaves that consist of two rows of alternately arranged leaflets.
		Long-stalked phyllanthus is primarily a weed of greenhouses, and container ornamentals, and has only appeared recently in Virginia due to transportation of nursery stock, ornamental flowers, etc. across state lines.
		The alternately arranged leaves that consist of 2 rows of alternately arranged oval leaflets, erect growth habit, and small inconspicuous star-shaped flowers are all characteristics that help to distinguish long-stalked phyllanthus from most other weeds.
	www.ppws.vt.edu /scott/weed_id/pylte.htm (191 words)

	Chanca Piedra Extract (Phyllanthus niruri) Chanca Piedra Extract (Phyllanthus niruri) Chanca Piedra Extract ...
		Its Peruvian name, chanca piedra, means "stone breaker" throughout South America and the Amazon.* Raintree's chanca piedra concentrated extract uses new and proprietary extraction methods to concentrate and preserve the active ingredients found in this rainforest plant.
		Traditional Uses:* for kidney stones and gallstones (active stones and as a preventative); to tone, balance, strengthen, detoxify and protect the kidneys and to reduce uric acid and increase urination; to tone, balance, strengthen, detoxify, and protect the liver (and to balance liver enzymes)
		Ingredients: 100% pure chanca piedra whole herb (Phyllanthus niruri) extracted in distilled water and 40% vegetable glycerine.
	www.rain-tree.com /chancaprod.htm (1222 words)

	Nature's Formulary Phyllanthus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Usage Precautions: Phyllanthus has been used safely in India for several centuries.
		Complete 1 bottle of Phyllanthus to cleanse liver followed by a bottle of Picrorrhiza to rejuvenate and protect liver.
		Phyllanthus (Phyllanthus amarus) (Plant extract) standardized for 20 mg Sesquiterpenes
	www.naturesformulary.com /Phyllanthus.html (244 words)

	N101 \| Phyllanthus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Historical or traditional use (may or may not be supported by scientific studies)
		Phyllanthus primarily contains lignans (e.g., phyllanthine and hypophyllanthine), alkaloids, and flavonoids (e.g., quercetin).
		We cannot be held responsible for typographical errors or product formulation changes.
	www.n101.com /Static/HNs/Herb/Phyllanthus.htm (633 words)

	Phyllanthus
		Parts used and where grown: Phyllanthus is an herb found in central and southern India.
		An herb is primarily supported by traditional use, or the herb or supplement has little scientific support and/or minimal health benefit.
		Ayurvedic medicine for over 2,000 years and has a wide number of traditional uses including internal use for jaundice, gonorrhea, frequent menstruation, and
	www.gianteagle.com /healthnotes/Herb/Phyllanthus.htm (463 words)

	Phyllanthus acidus (Euphorbiaceae) - HEAR species info (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Information on Phyllanthus acidus as relevant to Pacific Islands is provided by the Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk project (PIER).
		Nomenclatural information about Phyllanthus acidus is provided by ITIS.
		Images of Phyllanthus acidus (Euphorbiaceae) are presented online by the Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk project (PIER) (USDA/Forest Service).
	www.hear.org /species/phyllanthus_acidus (267 words)

	Phyllanthus, Augusta, Georgia, GA
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		Clinical trials with hepatitis B patients have used 900-2,700 mg of phyllanthus per day.
		Research has used the powdered form of phyllanthus ranging from 900-2,700 mg per day for three months.
	www.universityhealth.org /17949.cfm (613 words)

	Nephrolithotomy, Percutaneous: Encyclopedia of Surgery
		Vegetarian and other low-protein diets have been found helpful in preventing kidney stone formation.
		In addition, recent ethnobotanical studies of ammi visnaga (toothpick weed), a plant belonging to the parsley family, and Phyllanthus niruri, a traditional Brazilian folk remedy for kidney stones, indicate that extracts from these plants are effective in increasing urinary output and inhibiting the development of calcium oxalate calculi.
		"The Effect of Phyllanthus niruri on Urinary Inhibitors of Calcium Oxalate Crystallization and Other Factors Associated with Renal Stone Formation." BJU International 89 (June 2002): 829–834.
	health.enotes.com /surgery-encyclopedia/nephrolithotomy-percutaneous (2821 words)

	PHYLLANTHUS URINARIA L. - CHANCA PIEDRA.
		It is a common weed in Suriname and closely related in appearance and phytochemical structure to two other weeds, also common in this country: phyllanthus amarus and phyllanthus niruri.
		The enzyme DNA polymerase is needed for the virus to reproduce.
		Several studies suggest that phyllanthus urinaria works better than the related species p.
	www.tropilab.com /shatterst.html (313 words)

	PHYLLANTHUS AMARUS & NIRURI - SHATTERSTONE.
		A common annual weed in Suriname from the genus Phyllanthus that contains more than 700 species.
		Phyllantus Amarus and Phyllanthus Niruri also have anti-viral activity against chronic - and acute hepatitis-B. It is used in ayurvedic medicine.
		Phyllanthus amarus, niruri and urinaria are all employed in the treatment against kidney - and gallstones as well, other kidney related problems.
	www.tropilab.com /black-cat.html (313 words)

	Phyllanthus urinaria (Euphorbiaceae) - HEAR species info (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Information on Phyllanthus urinaria as relevant to Pacific Islands is provided by the Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk project (PIER).
		Nomenclatural information about Phyllanthus urinaria is provided by ITIS.
		The Global Compendium of Weeds: Phyllanthus urinaria L. The Global Compendium of Weeds provides worldwide citations of potential weediness of Phyllanthus urinaria.
	www.hear.org /species/phyllanthus_urinaria (261 words)

	M.M.P.N.D. - Sorting Phyllanthus names
		Phyllanthus filiformis Pavon ex Baillon -> Phyllanthus niruri L.
		This species appears to share a number of common names with the closely related Phyllanthus niruri Thunb.
		urinaria Kuntze, Phyllanthus cantonensis Hornem, Phyllanthus cantonensis Schweigg., Phyllanthus niruri Thunb.
	www.plantnames.unimelb.edu.au /Sorting/Phyllanthus.html (278 words)

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