Cicca acida (Linn.) Merrill [Syn : C. disticha Linn or Phyllanthus acidus] (LAVALI)

Lavaliphala is quoted by carka (Su.27/142) and susruta (Su.46/189).  This is identified as Cicca acida (Syn. Phyllanthus distichus).

Botanical description  – Frequently cultivated at home in India as an edible fruit.

Chemical constituents  – Root bark – tannin, saponin, gallic acid, crystalline substance etc.

Part used –  fruit, root bark, leaves, seeds

Uses – Fruit is astringent; root & seeds are cathartic / purgative; leaves & roots are used as antidote for viper venom.