Vol. 6, Issue 6 (2018)
A review on phytochemical perspective of Emblica officinalis
Author(s): Asmita Jalal and Anjana Kholia
Abstract: Nature has blessed human society with various herbs for a healthy life. Emblica officinalis or Indian gooseberry is one of the most important gifts of nature having excellent nutritional and medicinal value since the ancient time. In Ayurveda and Unani medicine system this plant possessed a great importance. Various bioactive compounds such as gallic acid, ellagic acid, chebulinic acid, quercitin, apigenin, corilagin, methyl gallate, luleolin, isostrictinin etc are present in different parts of this plant which enhances its therapeutic value. Antioxidant property of Emblica officinalis is responsible for removal of free radical and to protect from severe diseases. The present review is based on photochemistry of Emblica officinalis to study the different phytochemical present in this plant and their role in the treatment of various ailments.
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How to cite this article:
Asmita Jalal, Anjana Kholia. A review on phytochemical perspective of Emblica officinalis. Int J Chem Stud 2018;6(6):358-362.
