Evaluation of Phytochemical Contents in the Methanolic Extract of Phyllanthus Niruri Leaves

Phyllanthus niruri Linn. belongs to Euphorbiaceae family and it is a small herb giving wide range of medicinal properties, and it is used widely across the world. In Indian ayurvedic system it is used for Jaundice, ulcer, skin disease, diabetes and urinary complications. Phyllanthus niruri medicinal properties for the effective management of several ailments including hepatitis. The medicinal plant represents an enormous reservoir of potential Phytochemical components that could be useful as an alternative to allopathic drugs are being used to pharma drugs. This review covers information about ethanomedicinal uses of Phyllanthus niruri in different countries with pharmacological profile of the plant. The activePhytochemicals are Total Phenol, Flavonoids, Saponins, Quinones, Terpenoids, Steroids, Coumarins and Tannins have identified from Phyllanthus niruri.Extract of this herb have been proven to have therapeutic effects in many clinical studies.