Aamalki
BOTANICAL NAME : EMBLICA OFFICINALIS
Aamalki,Emblica Officinalis
- Botanical Classification
- Family
- Synonyms(other names)
- Ayurvedic Properties
- Habitat
- Morphology
- Chemical Constituents
- Pharmacology
- Toxicology
- Parts Of The Plant Used
- Therapeutic Uses
- Formulations
- Dose
- Home remedies
- Anti Dote
Botanical Classification
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Magnoliophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malpighales |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus | Emblica |
| Species | Officinalis |
Family
| Botanical | Euphorbiaceae |
| Ayurvedic | Erand kul |
Synonyms(Other Names)
| SANSKRIT | Amalaki |
| HINDI | Amla |
| ENGLISH
|
Emblic |
| PUNJABI
|
Amla |
| GUJRATI
|
Amla |
Ayurvedic Properties
| GUNA (Properties) | Guru, Ruksha,Sheet |
| RASA (Taste)
|
Panchras,amal pardhan |
| VIPAK (Metabolism)
|
Sheet |
| VIRYA (Potency)
|
Madhur |
| PRABHAV (Impact)
|
not known |
Habitat
It is foun through out India till the height of 4500 feet
Morphology
It is tree of medium height attaining a height of 20 to 25 feet. The trunk is greenish brown in color. Leaves are ovate in shape petiole is long that bears small-small yellow colored flowers. Fruit is round in shape having ½ – 1 inch diameter. It is pulpy that attains yellow color on ripening. It is of green color when in raw form. It has six lines on its surface. The seeds are hexagonal in shape. The tree flowers in spring season and fruits in early winters.
Chemical Constituents
- Tannic acid
- Gallic acid
- Albumin
- Cellulose
- Minerals
- Vitamin c
- It contains moisture 81.2 %,proteins 0.5%, fats 0.1 %, carbohydrates 14.1 %, calcium 0.05 %, phosphorus 0.02 %, iron 1.2 mg and nicotinic acid 0.2 mg per 100 gram.
- Nutrients
- The fruit is high in prebiotic dietary fiber, vitamin C, polyphenols and carotenoids.
- A seed contains the stable oil which is 16 %.
Pharmacology
- It supresses vatta,pitta and Kapha
- Reduces burning sensation in the body
- It provides minerals and vitamins for good vision and mental development.
- Strengthens nervous system.
- Improves digestive system
- Stimulates liver for secretion of digestive juices
- Used in cardiac disorders and help in improving the health of the heart.
- Reduces kapha
- Aphrodisiac and good female tonic
- Acts as diuretic
Toxicology
It has no side effect if taken in prescribed dose
Parts Of The Plant Used
- Fruit
Therapeutic Uses
- Burning sensation
- Headache
- Dysuria
- Hairfall
- Premature greying of hairs
- Decreased vision
- Decreased reflexes
- Tastelessness
- Liver disorders
- Hyperacidity
- Abdominal problems
- Piles
- Heart problems
- Blood disorders
- Cough,asthhma
- Impotence
- Menstrual disturbances
- Skin disorders
- Fever
- General weakness
Formulations
- Chvayanprash
- Brahmrasayan
- Dhatri lauh
- Dhatri rasayan
Dose
- Swaras 10 t0 20 ml
- Choorna 3 to 6 grams
Anti Dote
Not known
