Amalaki

Medicinal herbs

Amalaki
Family Name: Euphorbiaceae
Botanical Name(s): Emblica officinalis
Popular Name(s): Indian Gooseberry, Emblic myrobalan, Amla, Amalaki
Parts Used: Fruit
Habitat: Amalaki is found in the Northern and South Western India
Description: Amalaki is a small to medium sized tree which grows toa height of 8 to 18 m. The plant bears subsessile leaves andgreenish-yellow flowers. They grow in clusters and appear in spring.
The fruits are almost spherical and light greenish yellow in colour.
Uses: Amalaki is used as an aperient, carminative, diuretic,laxative, astringent and refrigerant substance. It is used to cureanaemia, diabetes, jaundice, haemorrhage disorders, asthma,
bronchitis and insomnia. It is a rich source of vitamin C.
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