Family Name: Euphorbiaceae
Botanical Name(s): Emblica officinalis
Popular Name(s): Indian Gooseberry, Emblic myrobalan, Amla,
Amalaki
Parts Used: Fruit
Habitat: Amalaki is found in the Northern and South Western
India
Description: Amalaki is a small to medium sized tree which grows
to a height of 8 to 18 m. The plant bears subsessile leaves and
greenish-yellow flowers. They grow in clusters and appear in spring. The
fruits are almost spherical and light greenish yellow in colour.
Uses: Amalaki is used as an aperient, carminative, diuretic,
laxative, astringent and refrigerant substance. It is used to cure
anaemia, diabetes, jaundice, haemorrhage disorders, asthma, bronchitis
and insomnia. It is a rich source of vitamin C.
