Phyllanthus emblica: A boon or bane - Unlocking the phytopharmaceutical profile
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Herbal medicines have been utilised since ancient times to treat various diseases. Medicinal plants have played a significant role in global health, and despite the remarkable progress in modern medicine, plants continue to make a valuable contribution to health. Plants are abundant in tropical regions around the world. Recently, there has been a growing interest in drugs derived from higher plants, especially those used in phytotherapy. It is estimated that about 25% of all modern medicines are directly or indirectly derived from higher plants. In nature, herbs contain a variety of well-arranged medicinal properties. Their uniform medicinal compounds make herbal medicines more effective and of higher quality. Phyllanthus emblica has all the antidiabetic, antimicrobial, DPPH activity and chemical profiling for its potential under the Quality control assessment.
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