Cochrane Review of Bioactive Constituents of Phyllanthus emblica Linn. as an Strengthening Preparedness for Health Emergencies to Combat Infectious Pandemics

Abstract

Traditional System of Medicine or Unani System of Medicines is the nature’s gift to human beings as they promote health and wellbeing in a best of the natural way. These are the System of Medicines that are affordable than conventional medicine, trouble-free to obtain than modern medicine and majority of them are pleasant to consume and these are the key benefits of these scientifically accepted System of Medicines. Unani System of Medicines is having a wealth of herbal medicine and among the divine treasure of herbs Phyllanthus emblica Linn. is a valuable herb. It belongs from the family Euphorbiaceae and this deciduous tree is of medium height, commonly known as Indian gooseberry, emblic myrobalans, and Amla. These species of plant is a native of India but also found in Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan, South East Asia, and China. Phyllanthus emblica is an important herbal drug used in Unani (Graceo - Arab) and other Alternative Systems of Medicine. It is highly nourishing and could be a significant dietary source of vitamin C, amino acids, and minerals. Phyllanthus emblica contains phenolic compounds, tannins, phyllembelin, rutin, phyllembelic acid, curcum-inoids, and emblicol. All parts of the plant are used for medicinal purposes, especially the fruit, which has been used in Unani as a potent ingredient and in traditional medicine for the treatment of several ailments. Phyllanthus emblica shows hepatoprotective, gastroprotective, antidiabetic, hypolipidemic, antibacterial, antiviral, antioxidant, and antiulcerogenic properties. The prime importance of this Cochrane Reviews of Bioactive Constituents of Phyllanthus emblica Linn. Is to access its efficacy as an Strengthening Preparedness for Health Emergencies to combat infectious pandemics on the basis of its potential as an antibacterial, antiviral and antioxidant properties.