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ABSTRACT:
Emblica officinalis (syn. Phyllanthus emblica L.) is commonly known as Indian gooseberry. It has been extensively used & popularized because of its therapeutic properties having vitamin C, minerals and amino acids. The plant is used for medicinal purposes. The fruit apart from all parts of Emblica officinalis has been in nait in Ayurveda as a potent rejuvenator since days long. Various pharmaceutical properties of Emblica officinalis has been evinced previously embodying anti-oxidant, Immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic, antimicrobial, hepatoprotective, antitumor and antiulcerogenic activities either in combined formulation or Emblica officinalis proper. It is our expeditious exigencyto delve into the medicinal values of Emblica officinalis at molecular level with the succor of techniques of biotechnology though Research in medicinal plants has gained much more momentum.
KEYWORDS: Amalaki, Gooseberry, Emblica officinalis, Pharmacological activities, Hepatoprotective, Immunomodulatory, Antiulcerogenic.
INTRODUCTION:
Plants have formed the basis of sophisticated traditional medicine system and natural product make excellent lead to for a new drug development [1]. In worldwide approximately 80% of world Inhabitants lean on traditional medicine for their primary health care and play an important role in health care system of remaining 20% of population [2]. The WHO is encouraging, promoting and facilitating the effective use of herbal medicine for the developing countries health program [3]. The human race started using plants and plant products successfully as a source for treatment of disease and injuries as effective therapeutic tool from the early days of civilization to morden age [4,5]
Medicinal plants are the "local heritage with global importance" playing a vital role in world health care system for developing countrie [5]. Emblica officinalis (Euphorbiaceae) is a valuable tree known for its medicinal as well as pharmacological importance for centuries.
VERNACULAR NAMES [6]:
Eng.-Emblicmyrobalan, Indian gooseberry.
Hindi- Amlaki, Amalak, Amvala, Aonla, Amla.
Beng.-Amla, Amlaki, Ambolati, Amulati.
Guj.-Bhosa, Amla, Ambala.
Kan.-Nellka, Nelli, Nilika.
Mal.-Nellimaram, Nellikka, Boa-malacca.
Mar.-Avala.
Punj.-Ambal, Ambli, Amla.
Tam.-Nelli, Nelli-kai, Toppi.
Tel.-Usirikaya, Amalakamu, Usereki, Wusheriko, Osirka, Usri, Usirika.
Arab- Amlaj.
Assam- Amluki, Sohmyrlain.
N.W.P.-Amla, Aoula.
Oriya- Gondhona, Amlaki, Ohalu.
Pers.-Amuleh, Amelah.
Santhal- Meral.
Botanical Description:
Emblica officinalis is a tree of small or moderate size with a greenish-grey bark and greenish-yellow flowers, formed in axillary clusters. Branchlets are alternate superposed and they all face in one plane. Length of the...