Phyllanthus emblica, renowned for its medicinal and edible properties, has attracted increasing scholarly attention since the 1990s. The present study sought to deliver a comprehensive bibliometric analysis and elucidate the emerging research hotspots on P. emblica over the period 1993–2024. A systematic search of the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC) was conducted using relevant keywords, and bibliometric mapping was performed using CiteSpace and VOSviewer. A total of 860 publications were identified, spanning 363 journals, authored by 3402 researchers from 1068 institutions across 59 countries. India accounted for the highest number of publications, whereas the Chinese Academy of Sciences emerged as the most prolific institution. Yingjun Zhang and Chongren Yang were recognized as the leading contributor, and the Journal of Ethnopharmacology ranked first in publication volume. Keyword co-occurrence analysis indicated that current research predominantly centered on antioxidants, bioactive extracts, kinetics, antibacterial activity, tannins, phenolic compounds, acids, compound characterization, and apoptosis. This study offered a thorough global perspective on P. emblica research over the past three decades and provided strategic insights to inform and inspire future investigations.
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