Traditional Indian Herb Emblica Officinalis & Its Medicinal Importance (original) (raw)
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Emblica Officinalis is a natural, efficacious, an antioxidant with the richest natural source of Vitamin C. Emblica Officinalis berries have the highest amount of naturally occurring vitamin C of any ripe fruit in the world used as a traditional food. Numerous studies conducted on Emblica Officinalis fruit suggest that it has anti-viral properties and also functions as an anti-bacterial and anti-fungal agent. The gelatinous plum-sized Amla fruit contains naturally occurring vitamin, heat stable vitamin C. A clinical study on patients with pulmonary tuberculosis showed that the vitamin C contained in Emblica Officinalis was better assimilated than synthetic vitamin C. Further research of contemporary and traditional medical literature indicates that Emblica Officinalis either in combination with other herbs or alone has been useful in the amelioration of colds, warts, skin afflictions, influenza, anemia, diabetes, lung conditions, elevated cholesterol and as an immune restorative in cancer conditions. It is one of the best natural anti-ageing remedies Emblica Officinalis is used in treatment of Acne and other skin problems. Emblica Officinalis is amazingly effective natural anti-ageing product. Emblica Officinalis is very effective in treatment of Acidity and Peptic ulcers. Emblica Officinalis is rich in Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, essential amino acids and many other vitamins and minerals and anti-oxidants. Regular Use of Emblica Officinalis improves immunity, fights cancers, rejuvenates the body. It fights chronic diseases like hypertension, high Cholesterol, Diabetes, AIDS, influenza, Chronic cough and cold, Chronic infections, Chronic fatigue and Chronic inflammatory conditions. Ayurveda describes it as one of the best herbs for Diabetes, bleeding disorders, strength and stamina promoter.
TRADITIONAL INDIAN HERB EMBLICA OFFICINALIS AND ITS MEDICINAL IMPORTANCE
Emblica officinalis (Amla, EO, and E. officinalis) is one of the most important herbs in the Indian traditional medicine system, especially Ayurveda and also known as the king of all medicinal plants. EO is famous ayurvedic herb (the name means sour in Sanskrit) is likely one of the most useful drug treatments within the Indian pharmacopoeia, and is considered to be one of the most strongest uvenatives (Rasayana), particularly for the blood, bones, liver, and heart. It is an exceptionally rich source of vitamin C containing 30 times the amount found in oranges. It is one of the oldest oriental medicines mentioned in Ayurveda as potential remedy for various ailments. EO (Amla) is widely used in the ayurvedic medicines and believed to increase defense or immune power against diseases. Several parts of the plant are used to treat a variety of diseases, but the most important is the " fruit. " The fruit is rich in quercetin, phyllemblic compounds, gallic acid, tannins, flavonoids, pectin, and vitamin C and also contains various polyphenolic compounds. A wide range of phytochemical components including terpenoids, alkaloids, flavonoids, carbohydrates, and tannins have been shown to possess useful biological activities. Many pharmacological studies have demonstrated the ability of EO as antioxidant, anticarcinogenic, antitumor, antigenotoxic, anti-inflammatory activities, anticancer, anti HIV-reverse transcriptase, antidiabetic, inhibitory effects, antidepressant, antiulcerogenic, hair growth tonic, wound healing activities, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, and many other traditional uses of the plant. The present study also includes macroscopy, microscopy, preliminary phytoconstituent, and physico-chemical evaluation.
A comprehensive review of Emblica officinalis (Āmla): Its medicinal properties and therapeutic uses
Āmla (Emblica officinalis) tree is deciduous with fleshy fruit nearly about the size of lemon. It is one of the richest sources of ascorbic acid and is used for its healing properties in Unani and Ayurvedic system of medicine since antiquity. Āmla contains iron, calcium, phosphorus and tannins. It is haematinic, anabolic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective and nephroprotective. Scientists have reported that Āmla possesses radiomodulatory, chemoprotective, free radical scavenging, anti-neoplastic and immunomodulatory effects. In traditional systems of medicine āmla is used in anemia, palpitations, and anxiety. Its sharbat is considered to be useful in jaundice, hemorrhoids, flatulence, and dyspepsia. This review is aimed to be acquainted with general description, physical, chemical and medicinal properties of āmla (Emblica officinalis). Need of the hour is to validate the healing properties of āmla on scientific grounds in order to avail the said benefits at low cost with no undesirable effects.
A review on Emblica officinalis gaertn
https://www.pharmacognosyjournal.net/, 2023
One of the most important medicinal plants in Indian traditional systems of medicine is Phyllanthus emblica Linn. or Emblica officinalis Gaertn., also known as Indian gooseberry or Amla (Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha). It is a well-known fact that all components of Amla are beneficial in the treatment of a variety of illnesses. Fruit is the most vital element of all. The amla fruit is widely used in medical devices all over the world. Amla fruit is widely used in pharmaceuticals all over the world as an antioxidant, hepatoprotective, cardioprotective, stomach ulcer protective, hair energizer, and sickness, either alone or in combination with other herbs. According to various studies, it contains a large number of biochemical components, particularly alkaloids, phenols, tannins, multivitamins, and inorganic compounds. Ellagic acid, Gallic acid, Emblicanin A & B, Phyllembein, Quercetin, and Ascorbic acid are among the organic chemical constituents found in amla that have been shown to be beneficial to health. In this text, we discuss the geographical distribution, nutritional value, biochemical components, pharmacological importance, ethnomedicinal uses of Amla.
2020
Phyllanthus emblica Linn. (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.) usually referred as Amla is well-known tree used for the production of herbal as well as pharmacological medicines. It is a famous truth so as to every components of Amla are beneficial for the treatment of numerous illnesses. Among all, the maximum vital element is fruit. Amla fruit is extensively utilized in all around the world gadget of medication as antioxidant, hepatoprotective, nephroprotective, metabolic syndrome, cardioprotective, hair energizer, stomach ulcer protective, and sickness, as by myself or in aggregate with different herbs. The different researches show that it contains large number of biochemical components, especially alkaloids, phenols, tannins, multivitamin, and inorganic compounds. The organic chemical constituents present in Amla involve ellagic acid, gallic acid, emblicanin A and B, phyllembein, quercetin, and ascorbic acid are decided to be efficient for health. The review articles related to Amla w...
Journal of Ethnopharmacology , 2006
Emblica officinalis Gaertn. is one of the most important plants ofĀyurved, the traditional Indian medicine. In this ancient medicine, the fruit of Emblica officinalis is processed according to a method named "Svaras Bhavana", whereby the therapeutic potential of the plant is enhanced by treating the main herb with its own juice. For many years, the activity of the fruits was attributed to the high content of ascorbic acid; however, this has recently been questioned. The aim of the paper is to clarify this matter. A reliable and feasible HPLC method with diode array detection has been developed for the determination of ascorbic acid in Emblica fruit and particularly in Emblica fruit processed according to the Ayurvedic method. The antioxidant effects have also been evaluated in comparison to the real levels of Vitamin C by different antioxidant tests. The data obtained show that the Emblica fruit contains ascorbic acid (0.40%, w/w), and that the Ayurvedic method of processing increases the healthy characteristics of the fruit thanks to a higher antioxidant activity and a higher content of ascorbic acid (1.28%, w/w). It has also been found that Vitamin C accounts for approximately 45-70% of the antioxidant activity.
A review on phytochemical perspective of Emblica officinalis
International Journal of Chemical Studies, 2018
Nature has blessed human society with various herbs for a healthy life. Emblica officinalis or Indian gooseberry is one of the most important gifts of nature having excellent nutritional and medicinal value since the ancient time. In Ayurveda and Unani medicine system this plant possessed a great importance. Various bioactive compounds such as gallic acid, ellagic acid, chebulinic acid, quercitin, apigenin, corilagin, methyl gallate, luleolin, isostrictinin etc are present in different parts of this plant which enhances its therapeutic value. Antioxidant property of Emblica officinalis is responsible for removal of free radical and to protect from severe diseases. The present review is based on photochemistry of Emblica officinalis to study the different phytochemical present in this plant and their role in the treatment of various ailments.
A short description on pharmacogenetic properties of Emblica officinalis
Botanicals have been used traditionally by herbalists and indigenous healers worldwide for the prevention and treatment of many diseases. Basic scientific research has uncovered the mechanisms by which some plants afford their therapeutic effects. Emblica officinalis (Amla) is major tree in Indian system of Medicine. Emblica officinalis (Amla) are widely used in the ayurvedic medicines and believed to increase defense against diseases. Emblica officinalis due to their strong antioxidant and biological properties prevent innumerable health disorders related to oxidative stress, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. It also contains essential nutrients. This article discus important pharmacogenetic property of Emblica officinalis. In this communication, we reviewed the applications of Emblica officinalis for the treatment of various other diseases.
Antioxidan, immunomodulatory and anticancer activities of Emblica officinalis: an overview
Emblica officinalis (Amla) is traditionally used for several diseases, and it is believed to increase the defense against diseases. It is particularly used for the treatment of cancer, diabetes, liver disorders, heart disease, ulcer, snake venom, haemorrhage, diarrhea, dysentery, anaemia and ophthalmic disorders. The antioxidant, immunomodulatory, anticancer, cytoprotective, analgesic, antimicrobial, antipyretic, antitussive and gastroprotective are the important properties of amla. Vitamin C, tannins and flavaniods present in amla have very powerful antioxidant activities. Due to rich vitamin C, amla is successfully used in the treatment of human scurvy.