What are the benefits, effects and side effects of Phyllanthus urinaria

Phyllanthus urinaria is an annual herbaceous plant, named for its neatly arranged oval leaves that resemble pearls. So, what is Phyllanthus urinaria? What benefits and effects does Phyllanthus urinaria have? What supplementary formulas does Phyllanthus urinaria have? Does it have any side effects? Let's take a look together.

I. What is Phyllanthus urinaria?

Phyllanthus urinaria, also known as bitter leaf, pearl grass, bead grass and so on. It is mainly distributed in China's tropical and subtropical regions such as Yunnan, Guangxi, Guangdong and Hainan. Phyllanthus urinaria is a Chinese herbal medicine, slightly bitter in taste and cool in nature, with the benefits of clearing heat and removing toxins, promoting diuresis and reducing swelling, stopping diarrhea and promoting urination, and clearing the liver and improving eyesight.

II. What benefits and effects does Phyllanthus urinaria have?

1. Phyllanthus urinaria can clear heat, remove toxins, relieve summer heat and dispel heat

Phyllanthus urinaria is a cooling Chinese herbal medicine that can effectively expel toxins from the body. Especially in summer, steeping Phyllanthus urinaria in water can relieve summer heat and fatigue.

2. Phyllanthus urinaria can protect the liver and improve eyesight

Phyllanthus urinaria has a strong protective effect on the liver, and can also protect our eyes, effectively relieving visual fatigue, improving eyesight and relaxing the eyes. It is relatively suitable for adolescents and people who use their eyes intensively.

3. Phyllanthus urinaria can refresh the mind and boost energy

Phyllanthus urinaria has the benefit of clearing heat and reducing internal heat. Being cool in nature, taking Phyllanthus urinaria steeped in water can effectively relieve people's fatigue, quickly refresh the mind and boost energy, making people feel clear-headed and greatly invigorated.

III. Supplementary formulas of Phyllanthus urinaria

1. To treat red and white dysentery: 1 to 2 liang of fresh Phyllanthus urinaria herb is needed. Decoct in water; for bloody dysentery add white sugar, for white dysentery add brown sugar and take mixed. (Fujian Chinese Herbal Medicine)

2. To treat infectious hepatitis: 1 to 2 liang of fresh Phyllanthus urinaria herb is needed. Decoct in water and take, one dose a day, taken for one week continuously. (Xuzhou, Selected Compilation of New Medical Treatments with Single and Proven Folk Formulas)

3. To treat infantile malnutrition and night blindness: 5 to 7 qian of Phyllanthus urinaria, with an appropriate amount of chicken or pig liver. Stew in water and take. (Fujian Chinese Herbal Medicine)

4. To treat dysentery and diarrhea: take 2—3 liang of fresh whole herb, or 1—2 liang of dried product, wash clean, add 500 milliliters of water, decoct down to 200 milliliters, one dose per day, taken in divided doses in the morning and evening. Reduce the amount for children; of 36 cases treated, 23 were cured, 12 showed marked effect, and 1 was ineffective. Some were cured after taking it twice.

5. To treat bites by rabid dogs: take 4—6 whole plants (reduce the amount for children) and decoct to take. In addition, pound the whole herb together with cold cooked rice grains and apply to the injured area. The 6 patients bitten by rabid dogs who were treated with the above method all remained safe and well.

IV. Does Phyllanthus urinaria have any side effects?

Experiments have proven that Phyllanthus urinaria is a safe and effective Chinese herbal medicine, with no obvious toxic or side effects

Taking Phyllanthus urinaria still requires following a doctor's advice; this article is for reference only.