Aamla
BOTANICAL NAME : EMBLICA OFFICINALIS
Aamla,Emblica Officinalis
- Botanical Classification
- Family
- Synonyms(other names)
- Ayurvedic Properties
- Habitat
- Chemical Constituents
- Pharmacology
- Toxicology
- Parts Of The Plant Used
- Therapeutic Uses
- Formulations
Botanical Classification
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Magnoliophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malpighales |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus | Emblica |
| Species | Officinalis |
Family
| Botanical | Euphorbiaceae |
| Ayurvedic | Erand |
Synonums(Other Names)
| SANSKRIT | Amala, Amalaka, Amalakah, Amalakam, Amalaki, Amraphalam, Amulki, Dhatri, Dhatri-phala, Dhatriphalam, Kamu, Sriphalam, Tisya, Umrita, Vayastha |
| HINDI | Amla, Amlika, Anvurah, Aoula, Auna, Aonta, Ambala, Aonla, Anwala |
| URDU | Amla, Aamla, Amlay taza aur farba, Triphala, Baobarang, Murraba-i-amla, Amla sabz, Khushbu amla, Guthli, Guthli nikalal hua, Guthli nikala hua, Amal khushk, Amal khusk, Amala khushk, Amla khushk, Amla khusk, Tirphala |
| ARABIC
|
Amla khushk |
| ASSAMESE
|
Amluki, Amalaki, Amlokhi |
| BENGALI
|
Amla, Meral, Amlaki |
| KANNADA | Nellikai, Nelli, Dadi, Dhanya |
| MALYALAM | Nellikai, Nelli |
| MARATHI | Heikru |
Ayurvedic Properties
| GUNA (Properties) | Guru, Ruksha, Sheet |
| RASA (Taste)
|
Madhur, Amal, Katu, Tikt, Kashay |
| VIPAK (Metabolism)
|
Madhur |
| VIRYA (Potency)
|
Sheet |
| PRABHAV (Impact)
|
Rasayan |
Habitat
It is natively found in India.Also found in Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
Chemical Constituents
Key Active Constituents
The fruit contains Gallic acid, tannic acid, albumin, cellulose and other minerals. It contains plenty of vitamins 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. A seed contains the stable oil which is 16 %.
Pharmacology
- It supresses vatta,pitta and kapha
- It provides essential minerals and vitamins required for proper mental development and eye vision.
- It is good for nervous syatem,digestive system and improves general health of the heart.
- Overall it is a good health tonic.
Toxicology
- It does not cause any toxic effects if taken in recommended dose.
Parts Of The Plant Used
- Fruit
Therapeutic Uses
- Burning sensation
- Headache
- Dysurea
- Hair fall
- Premature graying of hairs
- Decreased vision
- Decreased reflexes
- Tastelessness
- Liver related problems
- Hyperacidity
- Abdominal problems
- Piles
- Heart related problems
- Blood disorders
- Cough and asthma
- Impotence
- Menstrual disturbances
- Skin disorders
- Fever
- General body weakness
Formulations
