Amla Phyllanthus emblica Benefits – What is Amla?
Amla is a small to medium-sized tree with a crooked trunk and spreading branches, the greyish-green bark peeling off in flakes.
The Botanical Name of Amla is Phyllanthus emblica
Botanical Names
- Phyllanthus emblica
- Emblica officinalis
- Euphorbiaceae
Synonyms
- Dhatri
- Nurse
- Amlika
- Nelli
- Indian Gooseberry
Health benefits, Indications and uses
- Dyspepsia
- gastritis
- biliousness
- hyperacidity
- hepatitis
- constipation
- flatulent colic
- colitis
- haemorrhoids
- convalescence from fever
- cough
- asthma
- skin diseases
- bleeding disorders
- menorrhagia
- anaemia
- diabetes
- gout
- osteoporosis
- premature greying
- alopecia
- asthenia
- mental disorders
- vertigo
- palpitations
- cardiovascular disease
- cancer
Contraindications
- Acute diarrhoea
- dysentery
