Organic Amla Powder - 100g
Organic Amla Powder - 100g
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COMMON NAME
Standardized: amla
Other: emblic myrobalan, amalaki, Indian gooseberry
BOTANICAL NAME
Phyllanthus emblica L.
Plant Family: Euphorbiaceae
OVERVIEW
Indian gooseberry, commonly known as amla, is undoubtedly a powerhouse of nutrients. It is an uncommon balance of sweet, sour, pungent, and bitter flavors.
Benefits of amla powder or Amalaki are aplenty and it can be consumed in any form be it juiced, powdered or eaten raw.
You can pickle it, make a jam or have candied amla. Being a very rich source of, iron and calcium, amla is a health treasure.
It also offers a number of beauty benefits for your hair and skin. “Amla is a very special fruit full of antioxidants that are effective in reducing the cell damage which reduces the free radicals that
can cause disease in the body”, says Dr. Komal Bhadouria, Nutritionist, SCI International Hospital, New Delhi. One of the best ways to have is in the powdered form.
The berries are greenish-yellow with a fibrous inner texture. Harvested in autumn by hand, they have a sour, bitter, and astringent taste.
In Hinduism, the amla tree is considered sacred to the goddess Lakshmi. A much-beloved staple of traditional Ayurvedic medicine, amla is considered a cooling pitta herb.
PARTS USED
Dried fruit, without seeds, milled into a powder.
SUMMARY
The high tannin content also makes amla an excellent fixative for dyes, leading to its frequent incorporation into inks.
PRECAUTIONS
No known precautions.
We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
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