Functional and Nutraceutical Significance of Amla (Phyllanthus emblica L.): A Review

Abstract

Phyllanthus emblica L. (also popularly known as amla) is a tree native to the India and Southeast Asia regions that produces fruits rich in bioactive compounds that could be explored as part of the increasing interest in naturally occurring compounds with biological activity. Thus, this review aims to highlight the nutritional aspects, rich phytochemistry and health-promoting effects of amla. Scientific evidence indicates that polyphenols are central components in fruits and other sections of the amla tree, as well as vitamin C. The rich composition of polyphenol and vitamin C imparts an important antioxidant activity along with important in vivo effects that include improved antioxidant status and activity of the endogenous antioxidant defense system. Other potential health benefits are the anti-hyperlipidemia and antidiabetic activities as well as the anticancer, anti-inflammatory, digestive tract and neurological protective activities. The promising results provided by the studies about amla bioactive compounds support their potential role in assisting the promotion of health and prevention of diseases.

Immunomodulatory and AntiOxidant Potential of Polyherbal Dhatryadi Rasayana in the Form of Churna and Granules

“…Amalaki (Emblica officinalis Gaertn. ), especially fruit, contains numerous phytoconstituents, namely, polyphenols like gallic acid, ellagic acid, different tannins, minerals, vitamins, amino acids, fixed oils, and flavonoids like rutin and quercetin . The extract or plant has been identified to be efficacious against various ailments like inflammation, cancer, osteoporosis, neurological disorders, hypertension, lifestyle diseases, parasitic, infectious disorders, etc …”

One‐pot Expedient Green Synthesis of N‐benzhydrylpyridine‐2‐amines Using Gooseberry Amla Fruit Extract (GAFE): A Naturally Occurring Organocatalyst

“…In terms of phenolic acids, the fresh fruit juice found to contain hydroxybenzoic acids (4-hydroxybenzoic acid, coumaric acid, gallic acid, protocatechuic acid, syringic acid, and vanillic acid), nicotinic acid, glutamic acid, aspartic acid, citric acid, chebulagic acid etc. Some of the acids that constitute amla fruit, [45][46][47][48] portrayed in Figure 1.…”

Influence of mid-infrared irradiation on Amla’s (Phyllanthus emblica) physicochemical properties and acceptability index

“…Amla (Phyllanthus emblica) has multiple health bene ts (Singh et al 2012) Besides cooking it is also widely used in the treatment of colds, fevers, dyspepsia, diabetes mellitus, diuresis, and purgation cancers, etc. (Gul et al 2022). Several research studies have proven Amla to have hypoglycemic, antiin ammatory, anti-hyperglycemic, anti-hyperlipidemic, and antioxidant properties in animal and human studies (Yokozawa et al 2007; Antony et al 2008; Akhtar et al 2011).…”