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Phyllanthus
Emblica
PURPORTED USES
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Used as a tonic to build up lost vitality and vigor
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Used in traditional medicine for the treatment of diarrhea, jaundice, and inflammation
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Rich vitamin C properties
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Various plant parts show antidiabetic, hypolipidemic, antibacterial, antioxidant, antiulcerogenic, hepatoprotective, gastroprotective, and chemopreventive properties (according to the NIH)
COMMON NAMES
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Amla Fruit
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Emblic
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Indian Gooseberry
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Myrobalan
BRAND NAMES
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NutriCology: Phyllanthus Complex
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Swanson Premium: Amalaki Complex
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
About Phyllanthus Emblica
Phyllanthus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Euphorbiaceae. There are about 150 different species of Phyllanthus. It is a small genus with a pantropical distribution, with the majority of species in Southeast Asia and South America.
Emblica officinalis, also known as Indian gooseberry, amla or amalaki (Tamil: அம்ல) is a small tree belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae. The tree has many medicinal properties and it's used to treat various ailments like fever, diabetes, heart diseases etc
The health benefits of Phyllanthus may include its ability to fight against cancer cells and protect the body against oxidative stress.
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