Phyllanthus Amarus Extract Powder

Product Name     : Phyllanthus Amarus Extract Powder

Phyllanthus amarus Schum. & Thonn. Belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae and found in all regions of Thailand with different local name such as Luk-tai-bai, Ma-kham-pom-din, and Yah-tai-bai-khaow. P. amarus are erect annual herbs, leaves are simple, alternate or opposite, some are leathery, 10 – 60 cm. tall, flowers with 5 white sepals and apical acute anther and the fruits are green capsule. It has long been used as traditional medicine such as treat flu, diabetes, itchiness and jaundice etc. Previous photochemical studies have reported that P. amarus contain lignans (e.g., phyllanthin, niranthin), flavonoids (e.g., rutin, quercetin), alkaloids (e.g., securinine), tannin, and triterpenes etc. In addition, the compounds from P. amarus show in pharmacological activities including anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-diabetic, hypolipidemic, anti-oxidant, hepatoprotective and diurectic properties.

Description

Product Name     : Phyllanthus Amarus Extract Powder

Botanical Name  : Phyllanthus amarus Schum. & Thonn.

Family Name      : EUPHORBIACEAE

Common Name  : Luk-Tai-Bai (In Thai)

Part Used           : Whole plant

Phyllanthus amarus Schum. & Thonn. Belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae and found in all regions of Thailand with different local name such as Luk-tai-bai, Ma-kham-pom-din, and Yah-tai-bai-khaow. P. amarus are erect annual herbs, leaves are simple, alternate or opposite, some are leathery, 10 – 60 cm. tall, flowers with 5 white sepals and apical acute anther and the fruits are green capsule. It has long been used as traditional medicine such as treat flu, diabetes, itchiness and jaundice etc. Previous photochemical studies have reported that P. amarus contain lignans (e.g., phyllanthin, niranthin), flavonoids (e.g., rutin, quercetin), alkaloids (e.g., securinine), tannin, and triterpenes etc. In addition, the compounds from P. amarus show in pharmacological activities including anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-diabetic, hypolipidemic, anti-oxidant, hepatoprotective and diurectic properties.

Active Ingredients of Phyllanthus Amarus Extract

Properties & ApplicationAnti-inflammatoryHepatoprotectiveAnti-diabeticAnti-oxidant

 

This herb is applicable in traditional medicine, available in

capsule, tablet etc.