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phyllanthus,
n See stone breaker.
Phyllanthus a genus in the plant family of Euphorbiaceae. Phyllanthus abnormis North American plant; contains an unidentified toxin which causes liver and kidney damage manifested by compulsive walking, tenesmus, rectal prolapse, petechiation and death. Called also spurge. Phyllanthus gasstroemii may cause cyanide poisoning. Phyllanthus lacunarius causes gastroenteritis. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The grasslands along this national park include the Arundo donax, Imperata clylindrica, Phyllanthus emblica and some species of Mussaenda, Premna, Grewia, Leea as well as Clerodendrum. New research is showing that a patented form of Phyllanthus emblica (from the Indian gooseberry) has powerful antioxidant and free radical-scavenging properties by virtue of the ellagic acid and gallic acid stored within the herb as hydrolysable tannins. The use of Amla fruit (Emblica officinalis, Phyllanthus emblica) has been a fundamental part of India's practice of Ayurvedic Medicine for centuries, and is one of the planet's most concentrated sources of natural vitamin C. |
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