Genus Phyllanthus: Medicinal uses. Phyllanthus amarus Whole plant paste along with Amaranthus spinosus juice mixed in goat milk taken against jaundice and liver-related diseases; whole plant of Andrographis paniculata with Phyllanthus amarus dried and powdered and taken to cure jaundice; whole plant ground into paste mixed with Phyllanthus emblica fruit paste and given to improve fertility in women; dried plant powder taken for diabetes and dysentery; plant juice given in abdominal pain and jaundice; whole plant in jaundice and dysuria; plant paste mixed with curd given orally for liver ailments, as hepatoprotective, hepatic stimulant; stem bark of Ficus racemosa ground with that of Artocarpus heterophyllus and leaves of Phyllanthus amarus given to promote fertility. An infusion of aerial parts drunk to cure persistent cough; raw branchlets and leaves eaten for curing jaundice. Fruits eaten to cure asthma. Leaves diuretic, used to treat kidney complaints, stomachache, urina...