👍 Phyllanthus buxifolius

Traditional Herbs from Phyllanthus buxifolius

sprained_joint

• Wash 25 g of fresh seligi leaves then grind until smooth.
• Add 2 tablespoons of coconut oil, stir well.
• Apply it to the sprained joint.\u00a0

What is Phyllanthus buxifolius Looks like??

Parts of Phyllanthus buxifolius that could be used

• Leaf

Phyllanthus buxifolius Distribution

Seligi is a native plant from China, India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka. In Indonesia, it is often found in Java and Kalimantan. This plant is used as a traditional medicine and has many health benefits. The leaves have been used for generations to treat sprained joints. Seligi is often planted by people as a hedge plant and bonsai plant.
Agroecology of Phyllanthus buxifolius
This plant grows in loose, moist soil and sometimes in piles of rubbish. Seligi grows well at an altitude of 150-2,000 m above sea level with sufficient light intensity throughout the day, fertile soil conditions with high organic matter.
Morphology of Phyllanthus buxifolius

• Root\u00a0tap, whitish brown.
• Stem\u00a0erect, woody, round, branched, rough surface and brown.
• Leaves\u00a0compound, circling the stem, leaflets shiny, ovate, pointed tip, blunt base, flat edge, and green.
• Flowers\u00a0single, appear in the axils of the leaves, hanging, with short stamens numerous, short and yellow. Pistils unclear, crown tubular, tip rounded, yellow

Cultivation of Phyllanthus buxifolius

• Plant propagation is vegetative (stem cuttings) or generative (seeds).
• Stems for cuttings come from the base of the branch, with a length of between 15-20 cm.

Phyllanthus buxifolius, more details :

Chemical Content of Phyllanthus buxifolius
Flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids, saponins, quinones, triterpenoid steroids, polyphenols, lignin.
Benefits of Phyllanthus buxifolius
Treats sprained or dislocated joints, relieves pain, has anti-rheumatic activity.
Simplisia of Phyllanthus buxifolius

• Prepare fresh seligi leaves, then wash thoroughly with running water and drain.
• Wet sort the washed seligi leaves, from unwanted foreign materials (leaf stems).
• Dry the seligi leaves in a drying cupboard at a temperature of 50 \u00b0C until dry evenly (the leaves crumble easily when squeezed).
• Crush the simplicia until it becomes powder.
• Store in a clean, closed plastic container.\u00a0

Another Facts for Phyllanthus buxifolius :

Synonym of Phyllanthus buxifolius
Diasperus buxifolius� (Blume) Kuntze, Scepasma buxifolia� Blume
Habitus of Phyllanthus buxifolius
Bush. Annual shrub, reaching 1-1.5 m high
Habitat of Phyllanthus buxifolius

• Wetland