Therapeutic and Medicinal Significance of Aonla: An Overview


Authors : Mayuri M. Manje; Kalpana G. Thakare; Tanvi H. Zunjarrao

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 11 - November


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Abstract : Amla (Emblica officinalis), also called Indian gooseberry, is an important plant in Ayurveda and Unani medicine. It is rich in natural vitamin C, and also contains fiber, iron, and many antioxidants like gallic acid and quercetin. Amla is used in famous Ayurvedic products such as Triphala and Chyavanprash. Because of its strong nutrients and healing properties, it helps in improving health and treating many diseases. It helps slow down aging by protecting the skin and boosting collagen. Amla is also good for hair, making it strong, shiny, and preventing early greying. It shows anti-diabetic activity by lowering blood sugar and improving insulin function. In addition, Amla has anti-cancer properties that help stop the growth of harmful cells. Overall, Amla is a natural and powerful remedy for health, beauty, and disease prevention.Amla (Emblica officinalis), also called Indian gooseberry, is an important plant in Ayurveda and Unani medicine. It is rich in natural vitamin C, and also contains fiber, iron, and many antioxidants like gallic acid and quercetin. Amla is used in famous Ayurvedic products such as Triphala and Chyavanprash. Because of its strong nutrients and healing properties, it helps in improving health and treating many diseases.It helps slow down aging by protecting the skin and boosting collagen. Amla is also good for hair, making it strong, shiny, and preventing early greying. It shows anti-diabetic activity by lowering blood sugar and improving insulin function. In addition, Amla has anti-cancer properties that help stop the growth of harmful cells. Overall, Amla is a natural and powerful remedy for health, beauty, and disease prevention. Amla promotes hair growth, prevents dandruff, and protects hair from sun damage. For the skin, it boosts collagen, reduces wrinkles, and protects against UV damage. Medicinally, Amla helps manage diabetes, exhibits strong anticancer, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, and gastroprotective effects, and is even used to relieve migraine. Its diverse benefits make it a highly valued natural remedy in both ancient and modern medicine.

Keywords : Anti-Aging, Anti-Cancer, Anti-Diabetic, Immunomodulation, Gastro Protection.

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Amla (Emblica officinalis), also called Indian gooseberry, is an important plant in Ayurveda and Unani medicine. It is rich in natural vitamin C, and also contains fiber, iron, and many antioxidants like gallic acid and quercetin. Amla is used in famous Ayurvedic products such as Triphala and Chyavanprash. Because of its strong nutrients and healing properties, it helps in improving health and treating many diseases. It helps slow down aging by protecting the skin and boosting collagen. Amla is also good for hair, making it strong, shiny, and preventing early greying. It shows anti-diabetic activity by lowering blood sugar and improving insulin function. In addition, Amla has anti-cancer properties that help stop the growth of harmful cells. Overall, Amla is a natural and powerful remedy for health, beauty, and disease prevention.Amla (Emblica officinalis), also called Indian gooseberry, is an important plant in Ayurveda and Unani medicine. It is rich in natural vitamin C, and also contains fiber, iron, and many antioxidants like gallic acid and quercetin. Amla is used in famous Ayurvedic products such as Triphala and Chyavanprash. Because of its strong nutrients and healing properties, it helps in improving health and treating many diseases.It helps slow down aging by protecting the skin and boosting collagen. Amla is also good for hair, making it strong, shiny, and preventing early greying. It shows anti-diabetic activity by lowering blood sugar and improving insulin function. In addition, Amla has anti-cancer properties that help stop the growth of harmful cells. Overall, Amla is a natural and powerful remedy for health, beauty, and disease prevention. Amla promotes hair growth, prevents dandruff, and protects hair from sun damage. For the skin, it boosts collagen, reduces wrinkles, and protects against UV damage. Medicinally, Amla helps manage diabetes, exhibits strong anticancer, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, and gastroprotective effects, and is even used to relieve migraine. Its diverse benefits make it a highly valued natural remedy in both ancient and modern medicine.

Keywords : Anti-Aging, Anti-Cancer, Anti-Diabetic, Immunomodulation, Gastro Protection.

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