Chalmeri

BOTANICAL  NAME : PHYLLANTHUS ACIDUS

FAMILY: Phyllanthaceae

SYNONYMS:

ENGLISH:Tahitian gooseberry tree

HINDI: Harfarauri

TAMIL: Aranelli

TELUGU: Seema Usirikaya

CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS:

❖   Presence of lignin,3-5 terpenes, sterols,6,7 polyphenolic compounds, tannins, 8-10

flavonoids, 11,12, glycosides 13 and alkaloids

USES:

❖   The fruit is also used to treat diabetes

❖   Relieve cough and enhance memory

❖   Decoction of the bark and roots are used for relief from bronchial catarrh, coughs,

asthma.

❖   The fruit is used as chutneys, pickles and jams

❖   Anti-diabetic

❖   Hypolipidemic

❖   Anti-microbial

❖   Anti-inflammatory

❖   Antioxidant

❖   Hepatoprotective and anti-emetic activities