Phyllanthus emblica Linn.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Phyllanthus emblica Linn. is aslo 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.

Pharmacological Actions

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

Seeds:

  • Anti-pyretic
  • Aphrodisiac


    • Flowers:
  • Aperient
  • Cooling


    • Fruit:
  • Anti-diarrhoeal
  • Astringent
  • Laxative
  • Refrigerant
  • Stomachic


    • Root:
  • Astringent


    • Bark:
  • Astringent
  • Cardiac Tonic
  • Hepatoprotective


    • Indications

    The Indications of Seeds of Phyllanthus emblica Linn. are Vomiting, Biliousness, Bronchitis, Asthma, Leucorrhoea.

    The Indications of Leaves of Phyllanthus emblica Linn. are Ophthalmia, Diarrhoea, Incipient Blindness.

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

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

    The Indication of Oil(fruit) of Phyllanthus emblica Linn. is Hair Greying.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Phyllanthus emblica Linn..

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Fruit of Phyllanthus emblica Linn. is 2nd order, cold and dry.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    HABB-E-PAICHISHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

    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 compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole HerbN/A
    Fruit3.000g - 5.000gN/A

    Herb's 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

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in East To South China, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, West Malaysia.
    Odor: The odor of Fruit of Phyllanthus emblica Linn. is Agreeable
    Taste:
    Fruit: Sour

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Phyllanthus emblica Linn.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Phyllanthus emblica Linn.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Phyllanthus emblica Linn.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

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

    Toxicity

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