No. 010Botanical
Emblica officinalis
Fruit
Botanical
Amla
One of the richest natural sources of vitamin C and a cornerstone of Ayurvedic rejuvenation.
- Botanical name
- Emblica officinalis
- Also known as
- Indian gooseberry, Amalaki
- Part used
- Fruit
- Evidence
- Clinical evidence Evidence level 4 of 5
- Body systems
- Liver, Digestion, Women's health, Vitality and immunity
In tradition
Amla is the main ingredient of Chyawanprash and one of the three fruits of triphala.
In research
Beyond vitamin C, amla carries tannins such as emblicanins. Research has explored its antioxidant, lipid and glycaemic effects.
Strength of evidence
Clinical evidence Evidence level 4 of 5Tested in randomised trials in people, usually small or short. How we grade evidence.
Where you will find it
Products that contain it
Ingredient pages summarise traditional use and the direction of published research for education. They are not claims about any product and are not medical advice.
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