Anti-oxidant Features of Amla –A Review

Abstract

The role of reactive oxygen species and oxidative stress in bringing about a negative impact on health and providing an open invitation to a plethora of diseases is a well-known fact. This has led to the search of antioxidants. The number of conventional available antioxidants have certain limitations and researchers are constantly in search of herbs and medicinal plants. Amla possesses a wide range of medicinal values used ardently by our seers for the treatment of the diseased and to maintain the health of the healthy people as well. Researches have thrown light upon the fact that Amla possess anti-oxidative features and has a wide range of therapeutic utilities. The antioxidant property of Amla has been even experimented to offer a readily available alternative in certain cases as well. The scattered information pertaining to the antioxidant potential of Amla is reported. Present review embraces the general introduction, morphology, phytochemical and pharmacological attributes and an in-depth information of reported antioxidant properties of Amla in terms of available experimental and clinical studies.