In Vitro Antioxidant study of Amalaki (Emblica officinalis)

Background: Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) which is used to cure a number of ailments & considered as Amrutphala (life giving fruit). Amalaki is best potent herb rich with antioxidant. Objective: The present study to assess the antioxidant assays, by 2-diphenyl-1- picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) standard protocol method. Materials and Methods: Study Setting: ACRL SJGAMC&H Koppal. Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) was procured from SJG Ayurveda Medical College Pharmacy Koppal, Karnataka, India, and was subjected to Antioxidant study by DPPH standard protocol method. Results: It was observed that Amalaki indicated excellent antioxidant activity when compared to standard Ascorbic acid with the IC50 value of 77.52 and 64.5 respectively. Conclusion: These results clearly indicate the antioxidant potentials of Amalaki proving its medicinal efficacy.