Amla whole fruit – Emblica officinalis

Renowned for its exceptional natural vitamin C content, the whole amla fruit is widely used in traditional Indian wellness preparations. It can be used alone or combined with other plants to create decoctions, beauty treatments, or homemade supplements.

Description

The amla fruit is small (1 to 2 cm), with a dark brown appearance when dried. It comes from a deciduous tree in the Phyllanthaceae family, native to India and tropical Asia. Berry-shaped, it is harvested ripe and then dried in the sun or at low temperatures to preserve its active ingredients.

Nomenclature

• Common names: Amla, Indian gooseberry, Amalaki
• Latin name: Emblica officinalis (syn. Phyllanthus emblica )
• Family: Phyllanthaceae
• Part used: Whole fruit
• Form: Whole, dried
• Origin: India, Nepal, South Asia
• English name: Indian gooseberry
• German name: Indische Stachelbeere
• Name in Spanish: Grosella india
• Name in Italian: Uva spina indiana
• Name in Arabic: الأملا الهندية (al-Amla al-Hindiyya)

Main virtues

Used as a general tonic, hair conditioner, and natural antioxidant, amla is a common base in hair care products, revitalizing infusions, and as an ingredient in wellness powders. It is an ingredient in many traditional preparations, including Triphala.

Main constituents

Natural vitamin C, gallic acid, ellagic acid, tannins, flavonoids, polyphenols, pectins, minerals (iron, calcium, phosphorus).

Use and dosage

• Infusion: 2 to 3 whole fruits for 250 ml of water, infuse for 10-12 min.
• Decoction: boil 5 fruits in 500 ml of water for 10 minutes, then let it infuse.
• External care: rehydrated fruits in macerate or infusion to rinse the hair.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• Although reputed to be gentle, avoid in case of severe digestive problems without professional advice.
• Keep out of reach of young children.
• Store in a dry place away from light.

History and origin

Amla is considered sacred in Indian tradition. It is a key ingredient in many Ayurvedic formulas, including Triphala. Used since ancient times, it features in the oldest Indian medicinal texts such as the Charaka Samhita. Its reputation has crossed borders to embrace contemporary natural practices.

Miscellaneous information

• Storage: in an airtight bag or glass jar away from humidity.
• Packaging: kraft bag, metal box, dark glass jar.
• Appearance: round, brown, dry, wrinkled fruit.
• Smell: tangy, vegetal, slightly sweet.

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Traditional Ayurvedic Texts (Charaka Samhita)
• Indo-Tibetan medicinal botany
• Books on natural superfruits

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