Q. Which plant is called Herbal Indian Doctor?
Answer: Amla
Notes: The Indian gooseberry, or Amla from Sanskrit Amalika, is a deciduous tree of the family Phyllanthaceae. It is known for its edible fruit of the same name. Although these fruits are reputed to contain high amounts of ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), 445 mg/100g, the specific contents are disputed, and the overall antioxidant strength of Amla may derive instead from its high density of ellagitannins such as emblicanin A (37%), emblicanin B (33%), punigluconin (12%) and pedunculagin (14%). It also contains punicafolin and phyllanemblinin A, B, C, D, E and F. There is preliminary evidence in vitro that its extracts induce apoptosis and modify gene expression in osteoclasts involved in rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis. It may prove to have potential activity against some cancers.

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