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VOL. 3, ISSUE 3 (2021)
Aonla-a unique fruit tree with rich nutritional and medicinal properties
Authors
Pankaj Kumar Ray, Raj Narayan Singh, Anjani Kumar
Abstract
Amla (Emblica officinalis) is widely used in the Indian system of medicine and believed to increase defense against disease. Vitamin C, tannins and flavonoids present in amla have very powerful antioxidant properties. Due to very rich content of Vitamin C, amla is successful used in the treatment of Diabetes mellitus. The Amla is known for its therapeutic properties and holds a reputed position in the ayurvedic and unani system of medicine in the country. The biological effect of Amla has been attributed to the antioxidant properties of the low molecular hydrolysable tannins present in the fruit. Amla is the richest source of Vitamin C and contains gallic acid, ellagic acid and flavonoids. The galleoellagi tannins in the fruit preserve the vitamins under all conditions. Amla possesses antioxidant, anti hyperglycemic and anti-hyper lipidemic properties. The present review, deals with nutritive value of Amla, medicinal properties and use of amla in improving Blood Glucose metabolism in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Amla, being the polyphenols and a mixture of phytochemicals can act as a hypolipidemic agent reducing the risk of cardiovascular complications in diabetics. Thus amla may be used as a supportive therapy for diabetics.
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Pages:150-153
How to cite this article:
Pankaj Kumar Ray, Raj Narayan Singh, Anjani Kumar "Aonla-a unique fruit tree with rich nutritional and medicinal properties ". International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Vol 3, Issue 3, 2021, Pages 150-153
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