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| Botanical Name | Phyllanthus emblica L. |
|---|---|
| Tamil Name | Nelli |
| Family | Phyllanthaceae |
| Cotyledon | Dicot |
| Habit | Herb |
| Description | Leaves alternate, inflorescence axillary clusters, flowers green, fruit capsule globose |
| Medicinal uses | • Liver disorders |
| • digestive problems | |
| • skin problems | |
| • scabies and | |
| • dysentery | |
| Places / Locations | * Shivanmalai Hills, Salem District |
| * Kurumalai Hills, Thoothukudi District | |
| * Thoothukudi District | |
| * Pavalamalai, Erode Disrict | |
| * Manauli Island, Gulf of Mannar, Ramanathapuram | |
