Amla
Botanical Name: Emblica officinalis
Pharmacognosy & Source
Plant Part Used
Dried and fresh fruits
Geographical Source
India, Sri Lanka
Macroscopic Features
Globose fruits, yellowish-green to brown, sour and astringent taste.
Constituents & Pharmacology
Active Constituents
Vitamin C, Tannins (Emblicanin A and B), Gallic acid
Pharmacological Actions
Antioxidant, immunomodulatory, mild laxative
Traditional Uses
Rejuvenator, component of Triphala, hair care
Safety & Warnings
Contraindications
Bleeding disorders (can increase risk of bleeding)