Amla

Amla belongs to the family Euphorbiecae and its scientific name is Emblica officinalis. It is known for its edible fruit of the same name. Amla is the Hindi name while in Sanskrit, the term used is Amalaki. It is an crucial part of the Ayurvedic medicine. It possess medicinal value and basically fruit is sour but at times it is sweet and pungent also. The wild amla is small, hard and has lots of fiber while the cultivated amla is big, smooth and juicy. It is rich source of vitamin C and protein, carbohydrate, fibre, minerals and vitamins.

Benefits & Uses

Amla useful in treatment of conjuctuvitis, inflammation, dyspepsia, diarrhoea and dysentery.

Amla is effective in skin care therapy.

Amla pulp is rich in vitamin C and hence can be used a natural ingredient in other food preparation such as juices, medicinal preparations to enrich vitamin C in the product.

Amla fruits are used for making preserves and pickles, several Ayurvedic medicinal preparations, hairwash powders, hair oils etc.
Amla used in herbal shampoo.

Amla strengthens heart muscles.

Amla is used as a chief ingredient in chyawanprash improve which intelligence and memory power.

Amla contain essential vitamin to improve eye sight.