There is a wealth of information emanating from both in vitro and in vivo studies indicating fruit extract of the Phyllanthus emblica tree
- commonly referred to as Indian Gooseberries, has potent anticancer properties.
- Various studies have shown amla extracts to inhibit growth of
- lung
- liver
- cervical
- breast
- ovarian
- colorectal cancer cells.
Amla and some of its phytochemicals (gallic acid, pentagalloylglucose, ellagic acid, pyrogallol quercetin, and kaempferol) have found to be cytotoxic to neoplastic cells.