Abstract

CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF A REJUVINATING DRUG: AMLAKA RASAYAN

Dr. Neha Rawat and Dr. Rakesh Roushan*

Abstract

Emblica officinalis Gaertn. or Phyllanthus emblica Linn, commonly known as Indian gooseberry or Amla, is arguably the most important medicinal plant in the Indian traditional system of medicine, the Ayurveda. Various parts of the plant are used to treat a range of diseases, but the most important is the fruit. The fruit is used either alone or in combination with other plants to treat many ailments such as common cold and fever; as a diuretic, laxative, liver tonic, refrigerant, stomachic, restorative, alterative, antipyretic, antiinflammatory, hair tonic; to prevent peptic ulcer and dyspepsia, and as a digestive. Studies have shown that Amla possesses immunomodulatory, anti-cancerous, hepatoprotective properties etc. Amalaka Rasayana (AR) is a common Ayurvedic herbal formulation of Phyllanthus emblica fruits with other ingredients and is used for general good health and delayed aging. There are many effects of Amalaki Rasyan which are not known to common people which helps to attain long and healthy life, maintenance of youth and deacceleration of ageing, great Bala (a broad term, which includes physical, mental strength and immunity) all are obtained by use of Amlaka Rasayana.

Keywords: Amlaka Rasayan, Emblica officinalis, Amla, Anti-cancerous, Hepatoprotective