Phyllanthus emblica
Phyllanthus emblica, commonly known as amla or Indian gooseberry, is a cornerstone of Ayurvedic medicine. This nutrient-dense superfruit is exceptionally rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants. Renowned for boosting immunity, enhancing digestion, and promoting hair health, it remains a vital botanical resource for holistic wellness and therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Phyllanthus emblica
- Family: Phyllanthaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malpighiales, it is classified under the family Phyllanthaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Phyllanthus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Phyllanthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Phyllanthus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions. In the Western Indian Ocean, it can be found specifically in Mauritius. Its presence in China is widespread, occurring in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan regions. Furthermore, the species extends its range into Eastern Asia, specifically inhabiting Taiwan. Together, these locations highlight the diverse environmental settings where the species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Phyllanthus emblica has 81 reported phytochemicals identified across 151 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, tannins, gallic acid, vitamin C, ascorbic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 81
- Scientific sources
- 151
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 11 | ★★★★★ |
| tannins | 11 | ★★★★★ |
| gallic acid | 10 | ★★★★★ |
| vitamin C | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| ascorbic acid | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| ellagic acid | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| quercetin | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| chebulagic acid | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
Activities
Phyllanthus emblica has 43 reported activities identified across 109 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Hepatoprotective, Hypolipidemic, Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 43
- Scientific sources
- 109
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 25 | ★★★★★ |
| Antimicrobial | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| Hypolipidemic | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antiulcerogenic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Phyllanthus emblica has 101 reported medicinal uses identified across 128 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, Diabetes mellitus, allergic rhinitis, jaundice, Alzheimer's disease.
- Total uses
- 101
- Scientific sources
- 128
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 8 | ★★★★☆ |
| Diabetes mellitus | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| allergic rhinitis | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| jaundice | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Alzheimer's disease | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| E. coli | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anemia | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidiabetic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |