Amla Herb Information
Botanical Name: Emblica Officinalis, Phyllanthus Emblica
English/Common Name: Indian Gooseberry
Ayurvedic Name: Amla/Amalaki/Amlaki
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Part Used : Dried fruit, Ripe Fruit, Seed, Leaves, Root, Bark, Flowers.
Habitat and Botany : A deciduous tree with exfoliating bark.
Principal Constituents :
Amla contains the highest amount of Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid), Phyllembin, Phyllemblic acid, Gallic acid, Ellagic acid in natural form and Cytokin like substance identified as Zeatin, Z riboside, Z nucleotide, Tannins 30%.
Action and Uses :
Emblica Officinalis is Acrid, Cooling, Refrigerant, Diuretic, Laxative. It has Anabolic, Antibacterial, Antidiarrhoeal, Antidysenteric, Expectorant, Antispasmodic, Antipyretic, Antioxidative, Antiviral, Antiemetic, Antihepatotoxic, Immunomodulator and Resistance building properties. Its antibacterial, carminative, hypoglycemic, stomachic, Hypotensive and astringent action prevents infection, helps in healing of ulcers, treatment of jaundice, dyspepsia and cough and controls hyperacidity. Alma is a good Cardio Tonic and its mild stimulant action on heart helps to control blood pressure. The use of Indian Gooseberry enhances the antidiabetic action of Karela. Phyllanthus Emblica is a very good hair tonic.
Amla in Our Products :
Amla in Femivita,
Amla in Gluco Health,
Amla in Heart Health,
Amla in Male 40-Plus,
Amla in Triphala
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Posted in: Amalaki, Amla, Amlaki, Emblica Officinalis, Indian Gooseberry, Phyllanthus Emblica on Friday, November 14, 2008 at at 10:21 AM