Phyllanthus amarus: Ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology: A review

Patel, Jay; Tripathi, Priyanka; Sharma, Vikas; Chauhan, Nagendra Singh; Dixit, Vinod Kumar

doi:10.1016/j.jep.2011.09.040

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“…Some phytochemicals found in Phyllanthus amarus (5) were also discovered in this study. Tannins which have been reported to be well known for their antimicrobial properties (15,16,17) were also detected.…”

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Inhibitory effects of <i>Phyllanthus amarus</i> extracts on the growth of some pathogenic microorganisms

Oluboyo¹,

Oluboyo²,

Kalu³

2016

Af J Clin Exp Micro

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This study evaluated the inhibitory effects of Phyllanthus amarus extracts on Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Candida albicans. These effects were compared with those of ampicillin, gentamicin and pefloxacin. Phytochemical analysis showed that the plant contained flavonoids, steroids, terpenes, alkaloids, benzenoids, saponins and lipids. This plant was found to have remarkable inhibitory effects on the growth of all the organisms tested; S. aureus was the most susceptible (MIC 20ug/ml) while Pseudomonas aeruginosa and C. albicans were the least susceptible (MIC 30ug/ml). The organisms were inhibited in a dose-dependent manner, the inhibition was almost directly proportional to the extract concentration. The aqueous extract had no significant increase inhibitory effects compared to the ethanol extract (p > 0.05). The standard antibiotics had no greater inhibitory effects on the test organisms in relation to the plant extracts (p>0.05). The in vitro analysis revealed that Phyllanthus amarus possesses an antimicrobial activity comparable with those of standard antibiotic discs. Further works is recommended to determine its suitability in chemotherapy.Keywords: Inhibitory effects, Phyllanthus amarus extract, Pathogenic microorganisms. DES EFFETS INHIBITEURS SUR DES EXTRAITS AMARUS SUR LA CROISSANCE DE CERTAINS MICRO -ORGANISMS PATHOGENES DE PHYLLANTHUS

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confidence: 79%

Inhibitory effects of <i>Phyllanthus amarus</i> extracts on the growth of some pathogenic microorganisms

Oluboyo¹,

Oluboyo²,

Kalu³

2016

Af J Clin Exp Micro

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“…has traditionally been used in many tropical countries to treat various ailments, such as kidney stones, chronic liver diseases, diabetes, and viral infections [12]. This plant is popularly known as stonebreaker, gale of the wind or seed-under-leaf.…”

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The use of Phyllanthus niruri L. as an immunomodulator for the treatment of infectious diseases in clinical settings

Tjandrawinata¹,

Susanto²,

Nofiarny³

2017

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“…Notably, in various communities Senna spp. and R. palmatum are traditionally used as a laxative and a purgative, respectively [45,46]; P. anisum as a carminative and for colics [47]; P. niruri for stomach, genitourinary, liver, and spleen problems [48]; Aristolochia spp. for their antihelminthic activity [49]; and G. glabra for rejuvenation [50].…”

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Meeting of the Minds: Traditional Herbal Medicine in Multiethnic Suriname

Mans¹,

Ganga²,

Kartopawiro³

2017

Aromatic and Medicinal Plants - Back to Nature

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The Republic of Suriname (South America) is located on the Guiana Shield, one of the regions with the highest biodiversity and the largest expanse of undisturbed tropical rain forest in the world. The population of almost 570,000 consists of a unique blend of ethnic groups and cultures from all continents. These include Indigenous Amerindians, the original inhabitants; Maroons, the descendants of runaway slaves who had been shipped from Africa between the seventeenth and the nineteenth century; Creoles, a generic term referring to mixed blacks and whites; the descendants from indentured workers from China, India, and Java (Indonesia) who arrived between the second half of the nineteenth and the irst half of the twentieth century; as well as immigrants from various Middle Eastern, European, Caribbean, and South American countries. All these groups have made their own speciic contribution to Suriname's traditional medicine, which has resulted in a myriad of remedies against many disorders, mainly employing a variety of plants. This chapter presents a brief history of Suriname, addresses the ethnopharmacological practices of Maroons and Creoles as well as Hindustanis and Javanese, and concludes with a few remarks on the previsions provided by the country's rich plant-based traditional medicine.

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Phyllanthus amarus: Ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology: A review

Cited by 288 publications

References 131 publications

Inhibitory effects of <i>Phyllanthus amarus</i> extracts on the growth of some pathogenic microorganisms

Inhibitory effects of <i>Phyllanthus amarus</i> extracts on the growth of some pathogenic microorganisms

The use of Phyllanthus niruri L. as an immunomodulator for the treatment of infectious diseases in clinical settings

Meeting of the Minds: Traditional Herbal Medicine in Multiethnic Suriname

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