Abstract

A REVIEW ON PHYTOCHEMICAL, PHARMACOLOGICAL AND POTENTIAL THERAPEUTIC USES OF PHYLLANTHUS EMBLICA

Ajay Mandal* and Jagan Mohan Reddy

Abstract

Amla has a hallowed position in Ayurveda- an Indian indigenous system of medicine. According to belief in Indian mythology, Amla is the first tree to be created in the universe; which belongs to the family of Euphorbiaceae and is also known as Phyllanthus emblica or Indian gooseberry. Amla is native to India and also grows in tropical and subtropical regions of Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka, South East Asia, China and Malaysia.[1] The fruits of Amla are widely used in the Ayurvedic preparation and are believed to increase defence against diseases. It has a beneficial role in degenerative diseases like cancer, diabetes, liver treatment, ulcer, anaemia, heart trouble1 and also is an important constituent in hepatoprotective formulas available.[2]

Keywords: Medicinal plant, Phyllanthus emblica, pharmacology, phytochemistry.