Amla - PHYLLANTHUS EMBLICA
(Whole) (Organically grown) Available in 1 OZ.
COMMON NAME
Standardized: amla
Other: emblic myrobalan, amalaki, Indian gooseberry
OVERVIEW
Fruit with seeds removed.
Amla, or Indian gooseberry, is the fruit of a small to medium-sized deciduous tree native to India. The berries are greenish yellow with a fibrous inner texture. Harvested in autumn by hand, they have a sour, bitter, and astringent taste. In Hinduism, the amla tree is considered sacred to the goddess Lakshmi. A much-beloved staple of traditional Ayurvedic medicine, amla is considered a cooling pitta herb.
PARTS USED
In traditional Indian medicine the dried or fresh fruit is used, although in some schools of Ayurvedic medicine parts of the entire tree are included in preparations, including the fruit, seed, leaves, root, bark and flowers.
TYPICAL PREPARATIONS
Usually taken as capsules or a powder. For chronic conditions, use 1-2 grams per day; for acute uses, 6-8 grams per day.
SUMMARY
The high tannin content also makes amla an excellent fixative for dyes, leading to its frequent incorporation into inks.
PRECAUTIONS
Specific: No known precautions.
General: We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
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