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== Current researches == | == Current researches == | ||
'''Phyllanthus emblica''' L., commonly known as '''amalaki''', '''amla''', or '''Indian gooseberry''', is widely used in Ayurveda and has been studied for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cardioprotective, and metabolic effects.<ref name="JAIMS2023a">{{cite journal |title=Amalaki (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.): A review on its therapeutic properties |journal=Journal of Ayurveda Integrative Medicine and Science |year=2023}}</ref><ref name="JAIMS2023b">{{cite web |title=View of Amalaki (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.): A review on its therapeutic properties |website=JAIMS |year=2023 |url=https://jaims.in/jaims/article/view/2592}}</ref> | |||
=== Scientific research === | |||
Amalaki contains bioactive compounds including gallic acid, ellagic acid, emblicanin A and B, quercetin, tannins, and vitamin C, which are thought to contribute to its biological activity.<ref name="JAIMS2023b" /> | |||
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study reported that standardized ''Phyllanthus emblica'' extract improved endothelial function, oxidative stress markers, inflammatory parameters, and lipid profile in patients with metabolic syndrome.<ref name="PubMed2019">{{cite journal |title=Randomized, double blind, placebo controlled clinical study of standardized Phyllanthus emblica extract in metabolic syndrome |journal=PubMed |year=2019 |url=https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31060549/}}</ref> | |||
In older adults, Amalaki Rasayana was reported to maintain or enhance DNA strand break repair without toxic effects.<ref name="SciDir2016">{{cite journal |title=Effect of Amalaki rasayana on DNA damage and repair in randomized aged human individuals |journal=Food and Chemical Toxicology |year=2016 |url=https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378874116304226}}</ref> | |||
Experimental studies in hypertrophied rat hearts found improved cardiac mitochondrial and contractile function following Amalaki Rasayana administration.<ref name="PMC2017">{{cite journal |title=Amalaki rasayana, a traditional Indian drug enhances cardiac mitochondrial and contractile functions and improves cardiac function in rats with hypertrophy |journal=PMC |year=2017 |url=https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5561106/}}</ref> | |||
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