Dry Amla With Seed Suppliers
Description
Amla commonly known as Indian Gooseberry and also referred as Phyllantus emblica or Emblica officinalis. Amla is a small to moderate height tree ranging from 10-20 meters. The size of dry amla fruit is about 1.5 – 2.5 cm in diameter and six soft ridges.
In Ayurveda, the dry amla is used as a rejuvenating herb to restore the lost vitality and vigor. The fruit is used in cough preparations, to treat skin infections and it is best among the sour fruits. It is also useful to treat conditions like hemorrhage, diarrhea and dysentery and antibacterial. Amla is considered to be richest source of Vitamin C (100mg/ 100 g of fruits).
Phytoconstituents
The Amla contains higher amounts of hydrolysable tannins like emblicanin A and B, punigluconin, pedunculagin. Emblicanin is a combination of Gallic acid, ellagic acid and Vitamin C. Amla is a richest of source of essential amino acid proline, glutamic acid, alanine, aspartic acid, cystine and lysine.
Recommendations
Not for therapeutic purpose. To be used in ayurvedic preparation and formulations.
