17Jul 2017

AMALAKI (EmblicaofficinalisGaertn.): A REVIEW FROM TEXTS OF MODERN PERIOD.

  • Associate Professor, PG Dept. of Dravyaguna, Govt. Dhanwantari Ayurveda College, Ujjain (MP).
  • Former Director, National institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur (Rajsthan).
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The Amla berry is a traditional food and medicine having many known nutritional and medicinal benefits and uses. It is a natural, efficacious an antioxidant with the richest natural source of Vitamin C. Numerous studies conducted on Amla fruit suggest that it has antibacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, antioxidant, cardioprotective, Gastroprotective, anti-Helicobacter pylori and antistress activity. Regular use of Amla improves immunity, fight against chronic diseases like hypertension, Diabetes, influenza, high Cholesterol, Chronic cough and cold, chronic infections, chronic fatigue and chronic inflammatory conditions. In Ayurvedic classics it describes as one of the best herbs for Diabetes, bleeding disorders, strength and stamina promoter. Perusal of history reveals the earliest description regarding Amla is found in Vedic literature. In modern texts also related to Ayurveda or medicinal plants, detailed description regarding Amalaki can be seen.


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[Shiromani Mishra and M. C. Sharma. (2017); AMALAKI (EmblicaofficinalisGaertn.): A REVIEW FROM TEXTS OF MODERN PERIOD. Int. J. of Adv. Res. 5 (Jul). 574-580] (ISSN 2320-5407). www.journalijar.com


Dr. Shiromani Mishra
1. Associate Professor, PG Dept. of Dravyaguna, Govt. Dhanwantari Ayurveda College, Ujjain (MP)

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Article DOI: 10.21474/IJAR01/4754      
DOI URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/4754