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Botanical Classification |
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Plantae |
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Magnoliophyta |
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Magnoliopsida |
Order |
Malpighales |
Family |
Euphorbiaceae |
Genus |
Emblica |
Species |
Officinalis |
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Family |
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Botanical – Euphorbiaceae
Ayurvedic – erand Go To Top |
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Other Names |
- English name – emblic
- Hindi name – amla
- Sanskrit name – amalaki
- Gujarati name – amla
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Habitat |
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It is found throughout India till the height of 4500 feet.
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Morphology |
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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.
According to ayurveda there are 2 varieties of amla
- Vanya (wild)
- Gramya (cultivated)
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Chemical Constituents |
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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 %.
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Pharmacology |
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It is vata, pitt and kapha suppressant. It reduces the burning sensation in the body. It helps in providing the essential minerals and vitamins required for good vision and mental development. It helps in strengthening the nervous system. It helps in improving the condition of digestive system. It stimulates liver for proper secretion of bile juices. It is helpful in supporting heart by fighting its ailments also helps in improving the general heart condition. It is a good aphrodisiac agent and also a good female tonic. It is helpful in skin related ailments. It also helps in sorting out the urinary problems and diabetes. It is a good general health tonic.
According to ayurveda it contains
Gunna (properties) – guru (heavy) and ruksh (rough) and sheet (cold)
Rasa (taste) – madhur (sweet), amal (sour), katu (pungent), tickta (bitter) and kashaya (astringent)
Virya (potency) – sheet (cold)
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Toxicology |
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It has no toxin effects on human body when taken in prescribed dosage.
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Plant part used |
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Fruit
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Indication |
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- 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
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Uses |
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- Paste – it is used to apply on head to relive head aches and retention of urine
- Juice – it is used as eye drops in eyes related d problems. It is also used in hair related problems.
- Powder - it is use in abdominal disturbances, tastelessness, indigestion, liver related problems, constipation, piles, ulcers, heart related problems, cough, asthma, cold, tuberculosis, uterine weakness, dysurea, diabetes, skin ailments, fevers and general body weakness.
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