A critical analysis of synonyms and properties of Amalaki (Phyllanthus emblica Linn.) From Nighantus
Journal name: Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
Original article title: A critical analysis of synonyms and properties of Amalaki (Phyllanthus emblica Linn.) From Nighantus
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Dilip Jani
Professor and HOD, Upgraded P.G. Department of Dravyaguna, Government Ayurved College, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Suman Singh
Asst. Professor, Upgraded P.G. Department of Dravyaguna, Government Ayurved College, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
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Year: 2023 | Doi: 10.70066/jahm.v11i12.1184
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Background: Phyllanthus emblica Linn. also known as Indian gooseberry is an important fruit having a wide range of pharmacological benefits. It is one of the important Ayurvedic drug which is used since ages for treatment of various health problems. Materials and Methods: All the available Ayurvedic Nighantus were referred for the collection of data regarding Amalaki. There is description available on synonyms, properties and actions of the drugs. The e-Nighantu developed by National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage (NIIMH), Hyderabad was also referred for this review. Observation and Result: The different synonyms of Amalaki like Dhatri, Vayasya, Amruta, Amrutphala, Vrishya, Shivam, etc. Properties like Amla Pradhana Pancha Rasa, Laghu, Ruksha, Shita Guna, Shita Veerya, Tridoshahara Karma and actions like Rasayana, Chakshushya, Vayasthapana etc were described in different Nighantu. Discussion: The collection of various information of the Amalaki from 24 Nighantus and compare its variations by their synonyms, properties and actions. This type of critical analysis on drug Amalaki from various Ayurvedic Nighantu has been made for the first time. Conclusion: Present analysis shows that the different types of synonyms, property and actions described in various time period of Ayurvedic Nighantu can be used to identify and validate medicinal plants and well-established indications will be used as a basis for retrospective study of the specific drug.
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