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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. (more…)

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 (more…)