In Tamil Language this herb is called as Keezha Nelli(Binomial Name: Phyllanthus Amarus or Phyllanthus Niruri) and it is called stonebreaker or seed-under-leaf in English. It is an important plant in Siddha Medical System and it has been used as a best Siddha medicine for jaundice for the past 2000 years. It has attracted the attention of researchers around the world due to its hepato-protective (liver-protecting) properties. It is also used for other Siddha medicinal preparation to treat problems related to the stomach, Urinary system, kidney and spleen.

It is commonly found in Tamil Nadu in South India, as well as in the China, Peru, and other South American tropical regions. It has rich source of calcium and has other minerals such as iron, magnesium, copper, zinc, manganese, sodium, potassium, phosphorus and chromium. It also contains contain protein, lipid, ash, fiber and carbohydrate.

Some of the many benefits of Keezha Nelli (Powdered Leaves or Aqueous extract of whole plant) include:

• Anti-Tumor

• Ant-Fungal

• Anti-Viral

• Ant-Bacterial – Treat prostate problems

• Anti-Parasitic

• Anti-Septic

• Anti-Diabetic

  • Increases the secretion of insulin, helps in reducing excessive blood glucose levels

  • Increases glucose absorption and fatty acid oxidation and improves insulin sensitivity

• Anti-Oxidant

  • It can help to strengthen your immune system and increase your body's fighting power against infection

  • Due to its immune system stimulant properties, It seems to help prevent opportunistic infections in cases of HIV and AIDS

  • It has the potential to help cure HIV.

• Anti-Inflammatory activity

  • Helps in reducing pain and inflammation associated with arthritis.

  • Cures bowel problems due to its high anti-inflammatory properties

  • Balances hormones in women, controls menstruation pain and bleeding

• Gastrointestinal Protection

  • Good digestive agent and helps in stimulating the secretion of gastric juices

  • Richness in fiber helps the stomach digest food well and flush out the rest.

  • Reduce flatulence

• Good remedy for urinary diseases

• Hypolipidemic

  • Increases good cholesterol

  • Reduces bad cholesterol

• Hepatoprotective 

  • Activates the liver and spleen

  • Very useful to treat Jaundice

• Helps to remedy fatty liver

• Helps to treat Urinary Tract Infections

• Used in treatments for skin ulcers, sores, swelling, and itchiness

• Used to treat cough, asthma and other bronchial infections

• It helps to reduce uric acid and increase urination.

• It helps in restricting growth of hepatitis B virus found in blood stream

• Reduces body heat

• Reduces the amount amounts of calcium oxalate in the kidneys which often contributes kidney stones

• Reduces blood pressure and improves blood circulation

The above information is to share the knowledge of Traditional Siddha Herbs and do not serve as a medical advice.