Phyllanthus emblica, Linn.
Family:- Euphorbiaceae
Vernacular Names:-
English - Emblic, Emblic myrobalan, Indian gooseberry, Indian-gooseberry
Malayalam - Nellikka
Tamil - Nelli
Sanskrit - Amalaki
Hindi - Amlika
Synonyms (Tamil):- Amalakam, Alakam, Ambal, Aamarikam, Thirathari, Thathiri, Korangam, Miruthupala, Meethunthu.
Varieties Of Nelli:-
1. Satharana Nelli
2. Malai Nelli
3. Karu Nelli
4. Aru Nelli
Raw fruits are yellowish white in colour, dried fruits are black. The latter one is known [...]

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Tribulus terrestris, Linn.
Family: Zygophyllaceae
Vernacular Names:-
English - Puncture Vine, Small Caltrops, Land Caltrops, Goat’s Head
Malayalam - Nerunjil
Tamil - Nerunjil
Sanskrit - Gokshura
Hindi - Gakhru
Synonyms (Tamil):- Thirikandam, Thirikandakam, Thirithandam, Nerunjiputhum, Aswachattiram, Suvathattam, Kokandam, Kamarasi, Suvathukandam, Kittiram, Kondam, Sutham.
Varieties Of Nerunjil:-
1. Sirunerunjil
2. Perunerunjil
3. Seppunerunjil
Parts Used:- Entire Plant

Taste:- Astringent, Sweet
Potency:- Cold
Division:- Sweet
Actions:-
1. Diuretic (agent that increases amount of urine)
2. [...]

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