Through ethnopharmaceutical research, it was found that 17 countries or ethnic groups around the world use amla in their traditional medicines. Among these medicines, Phyllanthus emblica is associated with 35 therapeutic effects (constipation, hemostasis, indigestion, gastroenteritis, antidiarrheal, stomachic, eye disease, antitussive, hepatoprotective, diuretic, cancer, tumor, asthma, antipyretic, Skin diseases,

hypertension, anemia, malaria, gallbladder disease, jaundice, reproductive system diseases, gynecological diseases, scurvy, rhinitis, colds, etc.). Through modern medical research, the main health care effects of Phyllanthus emblica can be summarized as follows:

1. Antibacterial and antiviral effects

It is used in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Pakistan, Nepal and other countries. Ganzi has a history of treating malaria, gastroenteritis, keratitis, gonorrhea, etc.; Chinese folk use it to treat colds, fevers, and upper respiratory tract inflammation; today, throat lozenges made from Phyllanthus emblica can treat acute and chronic pharyngitis, coughs, etc. Secondly, Phyllanthus emblica can inhibit hepatitis B virus and has hepatoprotective effects.

2. Antioxidant and anti-aging effects

Emblica officinalis contains a variety of antioxidant ingredients: vitamin C, tannins, vitamin E, superoxide dismutase, etc.

Emblica emblica contains 12 kinds of vitamins, of which the V plant has the highest content, which is 160 times that of apples of the same weight. Contains especially superoxide dismutase. Rich amounts of Vc, tannins, VF, superoxide dismutase and other enzymes also play antioxidant effects. Aging is the result of accumulation of toxic effects caused by free radical reactions in body tissues. Excessive free radicals are an important cause of aging. Lipid peroxide (LPO) is a product of the free radical chain reaction. Increased LPO content indicates that the free radical reaction is enhanced. Superoxide dismutase (SOD) serves as a defense system. It has the function of cleaning superoxide free radicals (O2ˉ,), protecting cells and exerting its anti-aging effect. Researchers once conducted a test on 15 elderly people aged 55-67. Each person took 40ml of amla juice in the morning and evening every day. After two months, the superoxide dismutase activity in the red blood cells of the 15 subjects was significantly higher than before taking it. , 100% improved the antioxidant capacity in the body; at the same time, the LPO content in most plasma decreased.

3. Anti-cancer and anti-cancer effects

N-nitroso compounds are strong carcinogens that can induce tumors in various animals and human organs and tissues. , therefore reducing the synthesis of nitrosamines in the body is of great significance in preventing human tumors. Studies have found that Phyllanthus emblica juice can effectively block the synthesis of N-nitroso compounds, both in vivo and in vitro, and has anti-cancer and anti-cancer effects.

4. Lipid-lowering and weight-loss effects

Eating more can easily lead to obesity. This is because when the intake of energy substances exceeds the needs of the body, it will be stored in the form of fat; secondly , the form of lipid transportation in the body, blood lipids, will also increase; if accumulated in the liver, it can cause fatty liver; accumulated on the intima of the arteries, it is easy to form atherosclerotic plaques, resulting in poor blood vessels and decreased blood vessel elasticity. , leading to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. As the current nutritional status is improving day by day, the incidence of various diseases of affluence is becoming higher and higher. As early as the Ming Dynasty, Li Shizhen recorded in "Compendium of Materia Medica" that Phyllanthus emblica has the effect of "long-term use, lightening the body and prolonging growth". Modern pharmacological research shows that Phyllanthus emblica can effectively reduce blood cholesterol and triglycerides, can treat simple obesity, and has a certain antihypertensive effect, which is undoubtedly a boon to patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

5. Lowering blood sugar and improving diabetic complications

The hypoglycemic effect of Phyllanthus emblica may be related to the flavonoids and sterols, various organic acids, chromium and germanium it contains , zinc, selenium and other trace elements. Animal experiments show that it can increase glycogen levels and help regulate blood sugar. Clinical observation found that the retinal microvascular lesions and bleeding spots of patients with diabetes mellitus complicated by retinopathy faded, and the physical signs of patients with diabetic neuropathy improved.

Emblica officinalis has a variety of health-care effects. The above-mentioned are only its main effects. Only its health-care effects such as lipid-lowering, blood pressure-lowering, hypoglycemic, anti-aging, and anti-tumor will definitely be used in the development and research of health food. Much promise.