Indian-gooseberry
Phyllanthus acidus
Phyllanthus acidus, a plant native to tropical regions of Asia, has not been traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Scientific studies have shown promising results with nanoparticles derived from Phyllanthus acidus. Zinc oxide and iron oxide nanoparticles from this plant demonstrated effective photocatalytic degradation of dyes under sunlight and high efficiency in removing Congo Red dye, respectively. Additionally, a combination diet containing extracts from both Phyllanthus acidus and Coleus amboinicus was found to be highly effective in enhancing the survival rate of tilapia challenged with TiLV. Nanoparticles derived from P. acidus also exhibited potent antibacterial activity against Aeromonas hydrophila and provided antioxidant and anti-inflammatory protection in zebrafish embryos, indicating potential applications in aquatic health. To date, no major safety issues or drug interactions have been recorded for Phyllanthus acidus.
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
What the science says
- Phyllanthus acidus-derived zinc oxide nanoparticles showed effective photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue dye under sunlight.
- Phyllanthus acidus-derived iron oxide nanoparticles showed high efficiency in removing Congo Red dye with good stability and reusability.
- The combination diet containing Phyllanthus acidus and Coleus amboinicus extracts at 300 mg/kg showed the highest relative percentage survival in tilapia challenged with TiLV.
- PAF-SeNPs showed potent antibacterial activity against Aeromonas hydrophila and provided antioxidant and anti-inflammatory protection in zebrafish embryos.
Frequently asked questions
What is Indian-gooseberry?
Indian-gooseberry (Phyllanthus acidus) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about Indian-gooseberry?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Indian-gooseberry; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Phyllanthus acidus-derived zinc oxide nanoparticles showed effective photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue dye under sunlight.
How strong is the evidence for Indian-gooseberry?
The strongest finding for Indian-gooseberry carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Indian-gooseberry safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Indian-gooseberry in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Indian-gooseberry interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Indian-gooseberry in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Indian-gooseberry?
Indian-gooseberry is also known as: Антильский крыжовник, Girembellier.
Is Indian-gooseberry a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Sources
- T2 Prophylactic and Immunomodulatory potential of gooseberry (Phyllanthus acidus) and oregano (Coleus amboinicus) extracts against tilapia lake virus (TiLV) in tilapia. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Interfacial redox transformation and phytochemical capping drive the formation and protective bioefficacy of Phyllanthus acidus-derived selenium nanoparticles against Aeromonas hydrophila infection in zebrafish. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Phyto-fabricated iron oxide nanoparticles from Phyllanthus acidus: a magnetically recoverable nanoadsorbent for rapid Congo red detoxification. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Reusable biogenic fabrication and structural analysis of Phyllanthus acidus-derived ZnO nanoparticles: Photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue dye and its biological applications. literature abstract metadata