A review on phytoconstituents and medicinal properties of emblica officinalis

Emblica officinalis has great importance in herbal, Ayurvedic, Chinese and traditional medicinal systems in various countries. Emblica officinalis has been believed to increase defense against various diseases. In this article, phytoconstituents separated from Emblica officinalis and application of Emblica officinalis in various diseases like, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, diarrhea, ulcer, pyria, snake bite, analgesic, antioxidant, antitussive, antimicrobial, hypoprotective, and cytoprotective etc., have been reviewed. E. officinalis is also used as ingredient of various preparations used to enhance memory, treat ophthalmic disorders and lowering cholesterol level.