Evidence supporting the use of: Indian Gooseberry
For the health condition: Blood Clots (prevention of)

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Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Indian Gooseberry (Emblica officinalis or Phyllanthus emblica), commonly known as amla, has been traditionally used in Ayurveda for a variety of health conditions, including cardiovascular health. Recent scientific investigations have explored its potential antithrombotic (blood clot-preventing) properties. Several in vitro and animal studies indicate that extracts of Indian Gooseberry can reduce platelet aggregation, which plays a key role in blood clot formation. For example, research published in Phytomedicine (2006) and Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2008) demonstrated that amla extract inhibits platelet aggregation and prolongs bleeding time in laboratory models, suggesting a possible anticoagulant effect.

The mechanism is believed to relate to amla's high content of polyphenols and vitamin C, which may modulate oxidative stress and affect pathways involved in platelet activity. However, human clinical trials are limited, with only a few small studies hinting at a potential benefit for cardiovascular risk factors, including blood viscosity and lipid levels, but not directly on clinical endpoints like clot prevention.

Overall, while there is some preliminary scientific evidence from basic research and animal studies, robust human data are lacking, and the evidence is not strong enough to recommend Indian Gooseberry as a primary strategy for blood clot prevention. Its use for this purpose is better characterized as scientifically plausible but not yet clinically validated.

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