Pharmacognostical study of Amalaki (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.)

Abstract

Ayurveda- The science of life of ancient origin is well recognize as traditional system of medicine.Currently global attention is being progressively focused on rediscovering and developing the indigenous system of medicine, Ayurveda and its utilization for Primary Health Care. In this review Botanical description, chemical constituent, Ayurvedic properties, formulation, dose, and pharmacological outcome of fruit of Emblica officinalis Gaertn.Are narrated. The present work deals with the pharmacognostical and preliminary phytochemical studies on fruit of Emblica officinalis Gaertn. Macroscopical and Microscopical Characters, physico-chemical constants, quantitative microscopy parameters, extractive values, TLC and HPTLC were studied. Preliminary phytochemical screening on fruit of Emblica officinalis Gaertn. Were studied. The discrimination of these characters will assist future researchers in their Phytochemical as well as Pharmacological analyses of this plant.