ABSTRACT Phyllanthus acidus L. (jimbilin), a species within the Phyllanthaceae family has origins in Madagascar. The tree is now established as a native of the South American countries of Colombia and Brazil with wide distribution within tropical and sub-tropical countries. The fruit which is tart in taste has a greenish yellow exterior and a white to cream colored fleshy interior covering a pit of seeds. Studies have revealed that plant extracts exhibit medicinal properties. This paper reviews the nutritional and medicinal properties of the plant and its commercial applications.

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Phyllanthus Acidus L. (Jimbilin) 的营养和药用特性

摘要 Phyllanthus acidus L. (jimbilin) 是Phyllanthus acidus L. (jimbilin) 的一个物种，起源于马达加斯加。该树现在被确立为南美洲国家哥伦比亚和巴西的本地人，在热带和亚热带国家广泛分布。味道酸的水果有一个黄绿色的外表和一个白色到奶油色的肉质内部，覆盖着一个种子坑。研究表明，植物提取物具有药用特性。本文综述了该植物的营养和药用特性及其商业应用。