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Phyllanthus emblica Linn.

Phyllanthus emblica Linn.

Phyllanthus emblica Linn. is also known as Emblica officinalis Gaertn. belongs to Euphorbiaceae family.

The Arabic name for this herb is Amlaj.

The English names for this herb are Emblic Myrobalan, Indian Gooseberry.

The Urdu names for this herb are Aaonwala, Ambla, Amla, Anura.

Warning: Excessive use may cause constipation which may lead to colic pain.

Description

Phyllanthus emblica Linn.. A small or medium sized deciduous tree with smooth, greenish grey, exfoliating bark. Leaves feathery with small narrowly, oblong, pinnately arranged leaflets Fruits depressed globose, 0.5-1 inch in diameter, fleshy and obscurely 6 lobec containing 6 trigonous seeds

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Phyllanthus emblica Linn.'s Bark are Astringent, Cardiac Tonic, Hepatoprotective.

The pharmacological actions of Phyllanthus emblica Linn. are Alterative, Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-pyretic, Anti-septic, Astringent, Carminative, Diuretic, Expectorant, Laxative, Refrigerant, Stomachic.

The pharmacological actions of Phyllanthus emblica Linn.'s Flowers are Aperient, Cooling .

The pharmacological actions of Phyllanthus emblica Linn.'s Fruit are Anti-diarrhoeal, Astringent, Laxative, Refrigerant, Stomachic.

The pharmacological action of Phyllanthus emblica Linn.'s Root is Astringent.

The pharmacological actions of Phyllanthus emblica Linn.'s Seeds are Anti-pyretic, Aphrodisiac.

Indications

The indications of Phyllanthus emblica Linn.'s Dried Fruit are Flatulence, Anorexia, Dysentery, Dyspepsia, Diarrhoea, Palpitation, Habitual Constipation.

The indications of Phyllanthus emblica Linn.'s Fruit are Liver Dysfunction, Constipation, Stomach Debility, Tachycardia, Blood Heat, Cardiac Debility, Scurvy, Biliousness.

The indications of Phyllanthus emblica Linn.'s Leaves are Ophthalmia, Diarrhoea, Incipient Blindness.

The indication of Phyllanthus emblica Linn.'s Oil(fruit) is Hair Greying.

The indications of Phyllanthus emblica Linn.'s Seeds are Vomiting, Biliousness, Bronchitis, Asthma, Leucorrhoea.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Phyllanthus emblica Linn.'s Fruit is 2nd order, cold and dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

Odor: The odor of Fruit of Phyllanthus emblica Linn. is Agreeable.

Taste: Fruit: Sour.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Whole Herb0.000 – 0.000 N/A
Fruit3.000 – 5.000 gN/A

Available Brands

Compound Preparations

Phyllanthus emblica Linn. is used in the preparation of Anoshdaru, Itrifal Aftimun, Itrifal Deedan, Itrifal Fauladi, Itrifal Ghudaddi, Itrifal Kabir, Itrifal Kishmish, Itrifal Mulayyin, Itrifal Mundi, Itrifal Muqawwi Dimagh, Itrifal Muqil, Itrifal Saghir, Itrifal Sanai, Itrifal Shahtara, Itrifal Ustukhudus, Itrifal Zamani, Jawarish Amla, Jawarish Shahi, Safuf Hazim.

Substitutes

The substitute of Phyllanthus emblica Linn. is Terminalia chebula Retz..

Active Constituents

The active constituent of Phyllanthus emblica Linn.'s Bark is Tannins.

The active constituents of Phyllanthus emblica Linn.'s Fruit are Ascorbic Acid, Ellagic Acid, Gallic Acid, Glucose, Tannin.

The active constituents of Phyllanthus emblica Linn.'s Leaves are Ellagic Acid, Lupeol, ß-Sitosterol, Tannins.

The active constituents of Phyllanthus emblica Linn.'s Seeds are Essential Oil, Fixed Oil, Phosphatides.

The active constituents of Phyllanthus emblica Linn.'s Stem are Ellagic Acid, Lupeol, ß-Sitosterol.

Antidotes

The antidotes of Phyllanthus emblica Linn. are Apis mellifera L. (Honey), Prunus amygdalus Batsch. (Oil).

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Phyllanthus emblica Linn.. (work in progress)