Phyllanthus emblica

Phyllanthus emblica

Fruits of P. emblica

Local name: Amloki, Aamla, Indian Gooseberry

Family:  Euphorbiaceae

Habitat: Southeast Asia

Plant type: Tree (Up to 18 meters)

Plant parts used: Fruits

                                               

Chemical constituents:

Fruits contain_

                                                                   i.            Ascorbic acid (vitamin C)

                                                                 ii.            emblicanin A  (37%)

                                                               iii.            emblicanin B (33%)

                                                              iv.            punigluconin (12%)

                                                                v.            pedunculagin (14%)

Medicinal and Traditional Uses:

       i.            Used as an element of Ayurvedic materia medica, and along with Harıtakı and Bibhitaka forms the famous Triphala formula, used to cleanse the dhatus of ama

     ii.            An excision in the unripe fruit is used topically in conjunctivitis.

  iii.            Traditionally used in anorexia, anaemia, biliousness, dyspepsia and jaundice.

  iv.            Useful in menorrhagia and leucorrhoea.

Reported Activity:  

          Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.