Gooseberry also known E. officinalis is commonly used in Ayurveda, the traditional medicinal system of India, for various ailments including diarrhea, jaundice, headaches, inflammation, and as a tonic. It is also one of the constituents of a popular Ayurvedic formulation, Triphala. All parts of the tree including the dried and fresh fruits, seeds, leaves, root bark, and flowers are used. Studies done in the lab and in animals suggest that E. officinalis has antioxidant, antibacterial, liver protective, cardioprotective, antiulcer, antitumor, antidiabetic properties. Small studies in humans show that it has antioxidant and lipid-lowering effects.

E. officinalis has strong antioxidant effects, and may therefore interfere with chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

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Diabetes
Small studies showed that E. officinalis improves HDL cholesterol and reduces LDL levels in diabetic individuals.

Cancer
Studies in mice that indicate that E. officinalis may inhibit tumor growth. However, human studies are needed in order to confirm this effect.

Cardioprotective Effects
Lab studies suggest protective effects against doxorubicin toxicity.

Diarrhea
There is no scientific evidence to support this use.

Jaundice
Used in traditional medicine for jaundice. Clinical data are lacking.

Headaches
Animal studies suggest E. officinalis can reduce fever and pain.

Inflammation
E. officinalis was shown to reduce inflammation in lab studies. Human data are lacking.

Chronic ulcers
Traditional use and results from lab studies support this use.

Hyperlipidemia
Data from lab studies and small human studies indicate hyperlipidemic effects.

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