An effective liver tonic for your pets

Introduction Precious to India, this ubiquitious plant looks more like a wayside weed. That's what most people would think if they were to see this plant and are unlettered about it. No great flowers, no great seeds or leaves, the plants looks more like a miniature shrub that nature overlooked while painting the lovely canvas of life. The plant has a rather undistinguished name, being called Phyllanthus fraternus.

Medicinal properties
Yet, this undistinguished weedy looking plant has some remarkable properties. The plant holds claim to posterity, fame and terrific effficay with the eye popping findings of a researcher spending sleepless nights pondering on its medicinal properties. Phyllanthus fraternus has been found to be very useful in the treatment of liver disorders especially viral hepatitis.

The scientist has been recognised and rewarded by the world with the Nobel Prize in Medicine. Today, Phyllanthus fraternus is a recognised and accepted treatment for viral hepatitis. The medicinally active compounds isolated from the plant are phyllanthine and hypophyllanthine.

The plant which is strong and hardy grows in a wide variety of climatic conditions and diverse soil types. The popular Hindi name for this plant is Bhui amla. The plant can be found growing wild all over the Indian countryside.

You can use Phyllanthus fraternus to heal your pet in the following conditions: For the treatment of viral hepatitis

As an appetite stimulant
To reduce swelling or edema due to its diuretic properties

As a liver tonic for your pets
The water extract of 100 grams of the whole plant (root, stem, flowers and fruits) should be given once daily to your pets if they are suffering from clinical signs of jaundice due to any cause and especially viral hepatitis.

Appetite stimulant for your pet
It improves appetite. Improvement may be seen in a week's time and should be continued for at least about 2 weeks. The leaves are very bitter. Therefore, before feeding your pet the juice of the plant it is preferable to add honey or jaggery.

Storing the preparation
To make a water extract of the full plant. Add sugar and boil till sugar dissolves. The sugar may be added at a proportion of 400 grams of sugar for 500 ml of water. Filter and store in the refrigerator. It is better to make a fresh preparation just prior to use.