Keelanelli

🌿 Botanical Name: Phyllanthus niruri

🌿Herbal Uses of Keelanelli

1. Liver Health

   • Hepatoprotective: Protects the liver from toxins and supports its detoxification functions.

   • Liver Regeneration: Promotes the regeneration of liver cells and improves liver function.
     
     

2. Digestive Health

   • Relieves Constipation: Stimulates bowel movements and promotes digestion.

   • Treats Jaundice: Commonly used in treating jaundice and liver-related issues.

   • Enhances Digestion: Improves overall digestion and helps in treating indigestion.
     
     

3. Anti-Inflammatory and Pain Relief

   • Reduces Inflammation: Used to manage inflammation in conditions like arthritis and joint pain.

   • Pain Reliever: Effective for pain relief, especially related to the liver and digestive system.
     
     

4. Anti-Diabetic

   • Blood Sugar Regulation: Helps in managing blood sugar levels and improving insulin sensitivity.

   • Supports Pancreatic Health: May help in managing diabetes-related complications.
     
     

5. Anti-Microbial and Antioxidant

   • Antibacterial and Antifungal: Exhibits mild antibacterial and antifungal properties.

   • Antioxidant: Rich in antioxidants, helps protect the body from oxidative stress and free radicals.
     
     

6. Detoxification

   • Blood Purifier: Acts as a blood purifier, helping to eliminate toxins from the body.

   • Flushes Out Toxins: Aids in removing harmful substances and promoting overall detoxification.
     
     

7. Skin Health

   • Treats Skin Conditions: Used to treat skin rashes, boils, and other skin ailments due to its antibacterial properties.

   • Skin Rejuvenation: Known for its role in improving skin texture and promoting a healthy glow.

🌱Plant Description:

• Type: Herbaceous perennial

• Height: 1 to 3 feet (30–90 cm)

• Structure: Small, erect plant with branched stems. Leaves are small and alternate.

• Leaves: Oval to lance-shaped, about 1–2 inches long, green with a slightly rough texture.

• Roots: The plant has a fibrous root system, but the whole plant is used for medicinal purposes.

🌸Flowering & Fruit:

• Flowers: Small, greenish-yellow, unisexual flowers.

• Inflorescence: Arranged in axillary clusters.

• Fruiting: Small, dark purple fruits that are edible but not commonly consumed.

🌱Propagation:

• By Seed or Cuttings: Keelanelli can be propagated from seeds or stem cuttings, though seeds are less commonly used in cultivation.

🗓️Harvest Time:

• Time: The plant is usually harvested after 2 to 3 months of growth, once it reaches a mature size and the leaves are abundant.