Amla fruit powder – Emblica officinalis

Easy to incorporate into many preparations, amla powder is prized for its versatility: infusion, hair mask, face paste, capsules, or bath powder. It is one of the flagship powders of traditional Ayurveda alongside neem and brahmi.

Description

The amla fruit is dried and then finely ground to produce a beige to light brown powder with a slightly tangy odor. It is highly active and should be stored away from light and moisture. Its fine texture makes it suitable for use in masks, dry shampoos, and vegetable capsules.

Nomenclature

• Common names: Amla, Indian gooseberry, Amalaki
• Latin name: Emblica officinalis (syn. Phyllanthus emblica , Myrobalani fructus )
• Family: Phyllanthaceae
• Part used: Fruit
• Form: Powder
• Origin: India, Nepal, South Asia
• English name: Amla powder
• German name: Amlapulver
• Name in Spanish: Amla Powder
• Name in Italian: Polvere di amla
• Name in Arabic: مسحوق الأملا (Mas'houq al-Amla)

Main virtues

Used to revitalize skin and hair, purify the scalp, enhance the shine of dark hair, and boost overall tone. In Ayurveda, it is considered rasayana (regenerating).

Main constituents

Natural vitamin C, gallic and ellagic acids, tannins, polyphenols, antioxidants, minerals (iron, calcium), fiber.

Use and dosage

• Hair care: mix with lukewarm water to form a paste, apply 30 min before rinsing.
• Infusion: 1/2 to 1 teaspoon in 250 ml of hot water, infuse for 8 to 10 minutes.
• Supplement: 1 to 2 capsules per day (powder dosed according to desired use).

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• Store in an airtight container away from heat and humidity.
• Not recommended for terrain very sensitive to tannins.
• Respect the appropriate dosages and uses (internal/external).

History and origin

Amla is a pillar of traditional Ayurveda, used for millennia as a longevity tonic. Its powdered form is ancient and still practiced in Indian families for body care, hair purification, and vital energy support.

Miscellaneous information

• Storage: airtight jar away from light, air and humidity.
• Packaging: kraft bag, opaque pot, Ayurvedic box.
• Appearance: Light beige to brownish, fine powder.
• Odor: tangy, dry, slightly spicy.

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Charaka Samhita – Ayurvedic text
• Traditional Ayurvedic Care Manuals
• Indian plant cosmetics

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