none 10.31254/phyto.2025.14509 BioMed Research Publishers BioMed Research Publishers 16195 187186660 316921 20251216133144430 10.31254 2025-12-16T13:31:49Z 2025-12-16T13:31:46Z 0 The Journal of Phytopharmacology J Phytopharmacol 2320480X 10.31254/phyto https://www.phytopharmajournal.com/ 11 30 2025 14 5 K Sowmya https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5686-5033 K Gopal https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8747-9776 P Balachandran P Sankar https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5839-7501 Background: Over the past decade, herbal feed additives have gained attention from scientists as valuable resources for enhancing the health of humans and animals. Among these herbs, Emblica officinalis is one of the most effective and readily available herbal feed supplements in India. It is well-known for its numerous therapeutic properties due to its high vitamin C content and the presence of certain phytochemicals. Objective: The present study was conducted to evaluate the phytochemical composition of E. officinalis through qualitative, quantitative and GC-MS analyses and to estimate the vitamin C content. Materials and Methods: In the present study, E. officinalis fruits were chopped, shade-dried, powdered and subjected to alcohol maceration technique. The qualitative and quantitative phytochemical analysis of the extract was performed to identify specific phytoconstituents such as carbohydrates, tannins, alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols, terpenoids, glycosides, phytosterols, saponins and proteins. Additionally, GC-MS analysis of the extract was conducted to identify bioactive compounds based on retention time. Vitamin C content of fruit powder was estimated by the iodometric titration method. Results: Qualitative analysis confirmed the presence of various phytochemicals including carbohydrates, tannins, alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols, terpenoids, phytosterols and saponins. GC-MS analysis revealed the presence of eleven major compounds. Vitamin C estimation showed comparable results in both sun-dried and shade-dried E. officinalis powder. Conclusion: The study demonstrates the diverse bioactive compounds and rich vitamin C content in E. officinalis. These findings support its traditional use and provide a scientific basis for its application in improving antioxidant defence and mitigating oxidative stress. 11 30 2025 357 361 1 10.31254/biomed-crossmark-policy www.biomedresearch.org false 10.31254/phyto.2025.14509 https://phytopharmajournal.com/articles/abstracts/843/year=2025&vol=14&issue=5