Now a days, research on Indian traditional medicinal
plants has gained a new recommence. Although, the
other systems of medicine are effective they come with a
number of undesired effects that often lead to serious
complications. Being natural, herbal medicine alleviates
all these problems. Emblica officinalis (Amla) has an
important position in Ayurveda- an Indian indigenous
system of medicine. Amla due to its strong antioxidant
and biological properties prevent innumerable health
disorders as it contains essential nutrients and highest
amount of vitamin C. It can be used as a possible food
additive or in nutraceuticals and biopharmaceutical
industries. Several researchers revealed that various
extracts and herbal formulations of amla showed
potential therapeutic benefits against various diseases
and the results are similar to standard drugs. In this
review, we tried to make a summary the traditional and
scientifically proven uses of amla and tried to establish
their basic mechanisms. Even though, amla has various
medicinal properties since ages, there is a colossal
necessity to scientifically explore and evident its
medicinal values at molecular level with help of various
latest biotechnological tools and techniques.