Amla (Emblica officinalis): Role in health management via controlling various biological activities

Abstract

Amla known as Indian gooseberry trees, Phyllanthus emblica (Synonym: Emblica officinalis) play a significant role in diseases cure and management and its role has been documented since ancient time. It is a rich of various ingredients including tannins, alkaloids, gallic acid, fiber, carbohydrate, vitamin C and rich source of antioxidant. Fruits of amla are commonly used to treat various diseases due to its antioxidant potentiality. Based on in vivo and in vitro study, Amla (Emblica officinalis) shows a significant role in the decrease lipid peroxidation, oxidative stress, reactive oxygen species and increase the levels of various types antioxidant and finally inhibit the pathogenesis. It role in health management has been proven as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, gastroprotective, anti-diabetic, antimicrobial, neuroprotective, cardioprotective as well as immunomodulatory activity. Moreover, its role in cancer management has been proven through various studies. This review systematically encapsulates the role of Amla (Emblica officinalis) in diseases cure and management through reviewing the in vivo and in vitro study.