A Traditional Indian Unani Dynamic Drug Amla (Emblica Officinalis) And Its Unani Pharmacological Activities In The Light of Recent Experimental Studies: A Comprehensive Review

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Nafisa K Khan,

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Taufique Deshpande,

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Sayed Isar Ahmed,

  1. Assistant Professor, Department of Amraz e Uzn Anaf Halaq wa Asnaan, Yunus Fazlani Unani Medical College and Hospital, Kunjkheda, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Department of Ilmul Jarahat, Iqra Unani Medical College and Hospital, Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India
  3. Principal & Professor, Department of Kulliyat, Yunus Fazlani Unani Medical College and Hospital, Kunjkheda, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India

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Since ancient times, plants have been essential to human development, serving as a primary source of natural remedies. The challenges associated with producing synthetic medications, along with their potential side effects and high costs, have driven researchers around the world to focus on the study of medicinal plants. In recent years, numerous publications have highlighted the role of plant-derived bioactive compounds in treating a wide range of human ailments, underscoring the significance of therapeutic plant science in modern medicine. Traditional medicine systems have been practiced for centuries, and Amla holds a prominent place in Unani medicine due to its broad range of therapeutic benefits. The name “Amla” originates from the Arabic term ‘ambalji,’ and in Persian, it is referred to as ‘amlah.’ Known as Indian gooseberry in English, Amla has been used medicinally for centuries. While all parts of the Amla tree have medicinal properties, the fruit is most commonly utilized. Research on Amla’s phytochemical and pharmacological properties has been drawn from classical Unani texts written in Urdu, Persian, and Arabic, preserved in various Indian libraries. In addition, modern scientific databases such as Medline, PubMed, Ovid SP, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect were explored. According to Unani classical literature, Amla’s temperament is described as cold in the first degree (Barid 1°) and dry in the second degree (Yabis 2°). Its actions are primarily noted as Qabiz (astringent), Muqawwie Meda (stomach tonic), and Muqawwie Shaar (hair tonic). The fruit is rich in amino acids like alanine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, lysine, and proline. Numerous pharmacological studies have demonstrated its effects, including anti-ulcer, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, antitussive, and gastroprotective properties. In Unani medicine, Amla is used both as a standalone remedy and as a key ingredient in various compound formulations, such as Jawarish Amla, Jawarish Shahi, Anushdaru, and Itrifalat. This review seeks to highlight the Unani perspective on Amla, examining its pharmacological actions in the context of both traditional knowledge and recent experimental research, bridging ancient practices with modern scientific understanding.

Keywords: Amla, anti-inflammatory, mohallil, jawarishamla, anushdaru, Applications, Traditional Uses and Medicinal Effect

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Nafisa K Khan, Taufique Deshpande, Sayed Isar Ahmed. A Traditional Indian Unani Dynamic Drug Amla (Emblica Officinalis) And Its Unani Pharmacological Activities In The Light of Recent Experimental Studies: A Comprehensive Review. Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy. 2024; ():-.
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