Flora of Manipur: Phyllanthus urinaria

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Vijayasankar

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9 Sept 2010, 10:24:22 pm09/09/10
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Phyllanthus urinaria. Green and purple-tinged forms.

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tanay bose

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10 Sept 2010, 12:26:44 am10/09/10
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This plant has high medical properties
Known to cure, jaundice, diabetes and inhibits HIV-1 virus
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Vijayasankar

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10 Sept 2010, 12:29:04 am10/09/10
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Pl quote the source reference too, so that it will be an useful info to all.

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tanay bose

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10 Sept 2010, 12:48:12 am10/09/10
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Vijayasankar

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10 Sept 2010, 1:11:21 am10/09/10
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Thanks Tanay ji. This is one example (of hundreds of sites) which cautions us that we should not simply 'take it for granted' without verification. In the link provided by you, under the Plant name Phyllanthus urinaria, they have included 3 different species (P. amarus, P. niruri, P. debilis) as "other names". What's the meaning i don't know. But we know that traditionally P. amarus (earlier known as P. niruri in India which is a different sp.) is used for the purpose you have mentioned. So kindly refer professional websites to be sure about the authenticity of the info.
 
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Dinesh Valke

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10 Sept 2010, 4:42:12 am10/09/10
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Vijayasankar ji ... here is another instance of variation in colours of stem and leaves of the same species.
http://www.flickr.com/search/?w=91314344%40N00&q=Phyllanthusurinaria&m=tags

Have got used to seeing this plant with dark green leaves and reddish stem.

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Pankaj Kumar

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10 Sept 2010, 7:28:26 am10/09/10
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Just for information.
A plant which is used in Hawaii for curing soem disease may not be
used for similar purpose in India. So one shouldnt try to use it
abruptly.
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Pankaj

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Pankaj Kumar

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10 Sept 2010, 7:29:42 am10/09/10
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Oh I am sorry, my friend Vijay has tried to convey the same message
earlier which I didnt see!!
Thanks dear!!
Pankaj
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