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Phyllanthus niruri
Description: Phyllanthus niruri, also called "stonebreaker" due to its strong roots, is native to South America. The plant is dried into an extract that acts as a diuretic and an astringent.
Phyllanthus is believed helpful in treating edema, anorexia, jaundice, and diabetes.
Phyllanthus may help decrease the amount of hepatitis B virus found in the blood stream.1 It does not remove all of the virus, however, and should not be considered a cure.2 It appears that the variety Phyllanthus urinaria is more effective as a treatment than the variety Phyllanthus amarus.3

Useful in treatment of: hepatitis.

Recommended Dosage: Not established.

Contraindications: None.

References:

1Thyagarajan SP, Subramian S, Thirunalasundari T, et al. Effects of Phyllanthus amarus on chronic carriers of hepatitis B virus. Lancet 1988;2:764–66.
2Leelarasamee A, Trakulsomboon S, Maunwongyathi P, et al. Failure of Phyllanthus amarus to eradicate hepatitis B surface antigen from symptomless carriers. Lancet 1990;335:1600–1601.
3Meixa W, Cheng H, Li Y, et al. Herbs of the genus Phyllanthus in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B: Observations with three preparations from different geographical sites. J Lab Clin Med 1995;126:350–52.
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