Immunomodulatory effect of Phyllanthus niruri

Immunomodulators are being used to revive immune imbalance which helps in preventing and healing many diseases. Phyllanthus niruri (P. niruri) which is commonly called as stone breaker is widely distributed in tropical areas and known for its various ethnomedicinal and pharmacological effects. P. niruri is intensively being studied for its immunomodulating effects because of its wide-ranging uses in treating diseases related to immune system in indigenous medicine by scientifically studying and evaluating it in various clinical trials for the treatment of Pulmonary Tuberculosis, chronic Hepatitis- B, Varicella-Zoster and Vaginitis infection. In such diseases, effective immune system is essential for curing the disease and elimination of the pathogens. It has proved for its ability to modulate and activate the immune system through clinical studies.


Keywords: Phyllanthus niruri (P niruri), immunomodulatory, IFN­, DTH