Amalaki

Emblica Officinalis, Amla (Hindi), Indian gooseberry.

This small to medium deciduous tree grows to 1-8m (3-26ft) in height. The leaves are simple and light-green in colour, Flowers are yellowish/green followed by its fruit of similar colour with 6 vertical stripes. The berries ripen in autumn and are harvested by hand.

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Which probiotic is it in?: Amalaki is a key herb in Kids

Habit and cultivation: Grows in the tropical and subtropical parts of China, India, Indonesia and the Malay Peninsula.

Actions (known for): Nutritive tonic, rejuvenate, aphrodisiac, laxative, refrigerant, stomachic, astringent and homeostatic.

History of Amalaki

In Indian mythology it is believed to be the first tree created in the universe.

Parts used from the Amalaki

All parts of the plant.

Constituents (bio available chemicals):

Ellagitannins: emblicanin, emblicanin B, punigluconin, pedunculagin, punicafolin, phyllanemblinin A, flavonoids, kaempferol, ellagic acid and gallic acid.

Nutritional constituents:

High in vitamin C.

Indications:

Bleeding disorders, haemorrhoids, anemia, diabetes, gout, vertigo, gastritis, colitis, hepatitis, constipation, hepatic conditions, general debility and tissue-deficiency.

Dosage:

Decoction powder: 250mg-1g daily.

British Herbal Pharmacopoeia

Cautions for therapeutic doses

Acute diarrhoea and dysentery.

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