余甘子是大戟科的重要成员，广泛分布于许多热带和亚热带国家。这种植物在印度尼西亚被称为“Balakka”，在不同地区有不同的名称，例如北苏门答腊岛、特尔纳特岛、巽他语和爪哇岛分别为“kimalaka”、“balakka”、“metengo”、“malaka”和“kemloko” 。余甘子在印度尼西亚、马来西亚和泰国等热带地区繁盛，同时在印度、中国、乌兹别克斯坦和斯里兰卡等亚热带地区也有存在。 Balakka 的果实富含生物活性成分，具有广泛的功效，包括抗氧化、抗衰老、抗胆固醇、抗糖尿病、免疫调节、解热、镇痛、抗炎、化学保护、保肝、心脏保护、抗突变、和抗菌特性。马六甲水果的生物活性成分包含一系列酚类化合物（如单宁、酚酸和类黄酮）、生物碱、植物甾醇、萜类化合物、有机酸、氨基酸和维生素，具有多种促进健康的特性。鉴于这些见解，本综述旨在全面检查与余甘子相关的药理活性，并深入研究其植物化学成分的复杂组成。版权所有 © 2023 Prananda、Dalimunthe、Harahap、Simanjuntak、Peronika、Karosekali、Hasibuan、Syahputra、西图莫朗和努尔科利斯。

Phyllanthus emblica Linn, a prominent member of the euphorbiaceae family, exhibits extensive distribution across a multitude of tropical and subtropical nations. Referred to as "Balakka" in Indonesia, this plant assumes various names across regions, such as "kimalaka," "balakka," "metengo," "malaka," and "kemloko" in North Sumatra, Ternate, Sundanese, and Java respectively. Phyllanthus emblica thrives in tropical locales like Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, while also making its presence felt in subtropical regions like India, China, Uzbekistan, and Sri Lanka. The fruits of Balakka are enriched with bioactive constituents recognized for their wide-ranging benefits, including antioxidant, anti-aging, anti-cholesterol, anti-diabetic, immunomodulatory, antipyretic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, chemoprotective, hepatoprotective, cardioprotective, antimutagenic, and antimicrobial properties. Comprising a spectrum of phenolic compounds (such as tannins, phenolic acids, and flavonoids), alkaloids, phytosterols, terpenoids, organic acids, amino acids, and vitamins, the bioactive components of Malacca fruit offer a diverse array of health-promoting attributes. In light of these insights, this review aims to comprehensively examine the pharmacological activities associated with P. emblica and delve into the intricate composition of its phytochemical constituents.Copyright © 2023 Prananda, Dalimunthe, Harahap, Simanjuntak, Peronika, Karosekali, Hasibuan, Syahputra, Situmorang and Nurkolis.