Revista de Nutrición y Ciencias de la Alimentación
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Medicinal and Therapeutic Potential of Phyllanthus emblica (Amla-Indian Gooseberry): A Review

Naila H Alkefai, Aayeena Altaf*, Zeeshan Altaf, Mir Khanam, Afshana Khan

Amla (Phyllanthus emblica/Emblica officinalis Gaertn.) also known as Indian gooseberry is one of the most important therapeutic plants in Indian traditional system of medicine (ayurveda, unani and siddha). Almost all the parts of amla are considered to be useful in the treatment of various diseases. Fruit of amla is most important part among all. Amla as a medicine in Indian system are used as diuretic, laxative, liver-tonic, refrigerant, stomachic, restorative, anti-pyretic, hair tonic, ulcer preventive and for common cold, fever as alone or in combination with other plants. Various plant parts show antidiabetic, hypolipidemic, antibacterial, antioxidant, antiulcerogenic, hepatoprotective, gastroprotective, and chemo-preventive properties.