What Are the Functions and Benefits of Phyllanthus Emblica (Amla)?

Phyllanthus emblica has the effect of clearing heat and cooling blood, and is used to treat throat pain, cough, and abdominal pain. Additionally, Phyllanthus emblica can enhance human immunity, prevent cancer, reduce blood lipids, fight atherosclerosis, resist aging and oxidation, treat ulcers, and prevent alcohol-induced acute liver injury. However, those with spleen and stomach deficiency should be cautious when taking it. There are many ways to consume Phyllanthus emblica.

Effects and Functions of Phyllanthus emblica:

1. Phyllanthus emblica is a traditional Chinese medicine that clears heat and cools blood, aids digestion and strengthens the stomach, generates saliva to stop cough.
2. Its main effects are on the lungs and stomach. It is commonly used to treat blood heat, blood stasis, indigestion, abdominal distension, abdominal pain, dry mouth, throat pain, and cough.
3. It can enhance human immunity.
4. It prevents cancer. Phyllanthus emblica extract can block the synthesis of strong carcinogens such as N-nitroso compounds, with a blocking rate of over 90%.
5. It can reduce blood lipids and fight atherosclerosis. Phyllanthus emblica has a good effect on hyperlipidemia caused by diabetic lipid metabolism disorders, and also has a certain therapeutic effect on microvascular disease and neurological complications.
6. It has antioxidant properties and can protect vascular endothelial function, effectively improving the body's antioxidant capacity.
7. It has anti-aging effects and can clear superoxide free radicals, protect cells, and play a role in anti-aging.
8. It protects the liver. Phyllanthus emblica extract has a preventive and protective effect on acute liver injury caused by drugs and alcohol.
9. It treats ulcers. The butanol fraction of Phyllanthus emblica extract has an anti-gastrointestinal ulcer effect.