Bhumi Amla भूमि आमला

🌱 About the plant

A tiny monsoon herb that appears in every wet pot, with fruit strung under the leaf.

Growing it

It arrives on its own in the rains; recognise it before weeding.

What it is for

Traditional liver preparations; a self-sowing monsoon volunteer.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Part sun

Water

Keep damp

Season

Jun–Aug

Grows in

Balcony, Garden / ground

Mature size

20–40 cm

First harvest

Whole plant at 60 days

It arrives on its own in the rains; recognise it before weeding.

🌾 Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Traditional liver preparations; a self-sowing monsoon volunteer.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

🐝 Ecological value

🗺️ Where it grows in India