Abstract

REVIEW OF AMALAKI (EMBELICA OFFICINALIS) FOR ITS PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

Kadam Pratima B*, Ghotankar Aparana M, Kharat Ravindra S and Chincholikar Mukesh B

Abstract

Amalaki is one of the most frqently used Ayurvedic tree.It is fruit of Phyllanthus embellica, also called as Embellica officinalis. The fruit is similar in appearance to the common gooseberry which is botanically unrelated to amla. However due to similar appearance to fruit cluster it is usually called as Indian gooseberry. A review of research work done regarding ancient and Ayurvedic properties of amalaki i.e Embellica officinalis is mentioned here. The study showed that Amalaki is possessing various pharmacological properties. According to Ayurveda it is Tridoshghna, Rasayan ,Vaysthapan ,Shophaghna, Raktpittaghna, Pramehghna, Arshghna, Vrushya, Chakshushya, Hrudya, Stridoshjeet, Jwarghn, Imunomodulatory. According to morden it has Anticancer, Antiinflamatory, Antimicrobial, Imunomodulatory, Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective, Gastroprotective, and effective medicine for many other diseases like Cataract, Osteoarthritis.

Keywords: Amalaki, Phyllanthus embellica, Embellica officinalis.