Amla, Indian Goosberry is one of the finest Rejuvenating herbs of India

India is a rich herbal heritage, according to ayurvedic classical textbooks shushruta Samhita and Charaka Samhita amalaki/ amla is one of the finest among all rejuvenating and high nutritional and phytochemical value herbs available on earth. Ayurveda’s one of the oldest identified and well-documented medicinal herbs.

Amla belongs to the phyllanthaceae (Euphorbiaceae) family

Synonyms: English: Embelic myrobalan tree, Indian Goosberry, Hindi: Amalaci, Amla, Amlika, Anola, Anuli, Anvula, Anvuraha, Anwerd, Aonla, Aungra, Aunra, Daula, Assami: amalaka, Amluki, sohmyrlain, Bangali: Ambolati, Amla, Amalaki, Amlati, Amulati, Aunlah, Yeonlah, Gujrati: Amli, Ambala, Ambri, Amla, Bhoza, Bhozzmali. Kashamir: Ambali, Amli, Aonla. Konkan: Anvallo, Dogranvalli, Dogranvallo. Malayalam: Amalakam, Nelli, Nellikka. Marathi: Anvala, Aonli, Avla, Arola, Bhuiawli, Nepal: Amla. Panjabi: Ambal, Ambli, Ambul, Amla, Aonla. Sanskrit: Dhatri-phala, Amrapphalam, Amalku, Adiphala. Tamil: Amalagam, Andakoram, Indul, Kattunelli, Nelli, Perunellim Sirottam, Tattiri, Topunelli. Telugu: Amalakamu, Amalaki, Nelli, Pullayusirika, Usirika, Usirikaya, Usiriki. Urdu: Anwala, Uriya: Khondona, Onola.

And also known as Emblica officinaries, Phyllanthus Emblica, also known as Cicca emblica (L.) Kurz., Phyllanthus taxifolius D.Don, Phyllanthus mimosifolius Salisb., Phyllanthus mairei H.Emblica officinalis Gaertn., Phyllanthus glomeratus Roxb.ex Wall.nom. inval., Diasperus emblica(L.) Kuntze Dichelactina nodicaulis hance.

Indian gooseberry is a rich natural source of vitamin c in fresh fruits besides vitamin E, Vitamin A, Iron, Calcium, protein, fat, carbohydrate, and fiber. Amla has been used as a remedy in India since the ancient period and all references denote great uses of this fruit. Amla has strong traditional medicine knowledge as a potent Rasayana.

Chemical constitution: It includes numerous physiologically active components, including alkaloids (Phyllembein, Phyllantine, Phyllantidine), Amino Acids (Glutamic Acid, Proline, Alanine, Lysine, Aspartic Acid, Cystine), Carbohydrate (Pectin), Flavanoids (Quercetin, Kaempferol), Organic Acid (Citric Acid), Sterols (Bsisterol -3-O-B-D-Glucoside and stigmasta-7,22-dien-3-O-B-D-Glucoside), tannins (Hydrolysable tannins Viz. Emblicanin A and B, Ellagotannin, Pedunculagin, Punigluconin, Chebulagic Acid (Benzopyran Tannin), Chebulinic Acid (Ellagitannin), Geraniin (dehydroellagitannin), Corilagin (Ellagitannin), Ellagic Acid, Phyllemblin, Pyrogalol, Gallic Acid, Corilagin, Triterpenes (Secofriedelanophyllemblicoside), Vitamins (Ascorbic Acid), Essential Oil (Methyl Salicylate and benzaldehyde)), polyphenols, multi-vitamins and inorganic compounds discovered in modern research. Studies have shown organic chemical components such as gallic acid, ellagic acid, ascorbic acid phyllembein, emblicanine A and B, and quercetin. The fruits contain several hydrolysable tannins like emblicanin A and emblicanin B which have anti-oxidant properties. Emblicanin A has a powerful growth inhibitory effect on prostate cancer cells. includes phyllantidine as an alkaloid that has proven neuropharmacological activity on the central nervous system.

Recognized since ancient times as an antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, tone-like, diuretic, laxative, liver-tone, refrigerant, stomach, reparative, alteration, peptic ulcer, and digestive problems. Amla also has characteristics that include antioxidants, anti-inflammatory agents, anti-cancer, and antimicrobials. It was recognized since ancient times for its palliative effects, immunological booster, intestinal, renal, neuroprotective, antifungal, chemo-protective and radio-modulatory, anti-cancer properties, anti-mutagenic, anti-tumor, immunomodulatory/immune stimulant, carminative, hepatoprotective, anti-diabetic, antipyretic, Antitussive, dermo protective, pancreas disorder, eye disorder, cerebral-protective, anti-microbial, gastro-protective osteoporosis,  cytoprotective, anti-atherogenic, anti-anemic, anti-hematuria, obesity, metabolic syndrome, nervine tonic, anti-hemorrhoids, menorrhagia, anti-epileptic, anti-viral, anti-convulsant, anti-leucorrhea, anti-jaundice, anti-dyslipidemia, memory enhancer, anti-cataleptic, anti-apoptotic, stomachic, hair tonic properties.