Emblica Officinalis (Amloki)

Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) in pregnancy is a worldwide health problem with significant prevalence in developing countries. It causes morbidity and mortality to both mother and fetus. Haematinic drugs used to treat IDA are effective but expensive and associated with a number of side effects. As a traditional medicine Emblica officinalis (amloki) have been used for a long time for the treatment of different diseases. It is cheap, easily available and safe. But the role of amloki in IDA is not yet established in our country. To evaluate the effect of oral supplementation of Emblica officinalis (amloki) on iron induced gastrointestinal symptoms, haematological parameters and iron status in pregnancy with iron deficiency anaemia. After analyzing the results of the study, it can be concluded that amloki supplementation along with iron can reduce the side effects of iron and improve the subjective complains of the iron deficient anemic pregnant women. Oral amloki can also improve haematological parameters and iron status in pregnant women with iron deficiency anaemia. Therefore, supplementation of oral amloki may be helpful to treat iron deficiency anaemia in pregnancy.