Ayurveda, which is the oldest health system in the world, appreciates and uses amla to treat a host of diseases and promote positive health. Amla [Emblica officinalis, or emblic myrobalan], is called amalaki in Sanskrit. It is extensively used as a rejuvenator in ayurveda. It is also used widely in combination with other two [chebulic and belleric] myrobalans [fruit-bearing plant species] as tr...

Background: The present study aimed at evaluation of in vitro antioxidant and radioprotective potential of lignan phyllanthin isolated from Phyllanthus niruri. Materials and Methods: Four preparative TLC isolates of P. niruri whole plant methanolic extract were assessed for hydroxyl radical scavenging ability. The hydroxyl radical scavenging potentials of S1 and S4 were found to be comparable [...