Emblica officinalis, commonly known as Indian gooseberry or amla, is a fruit with significant health benefits due to its high vitamin C content and active ingredients like phyllemblin. It is used to treat various ailments including scurvy, heart diseases, diabetes, and has revitalizing effects on the body. Additionally, it is beneficial for hair health and has culinary uses, including pickling and preparation of dishes.

1. Emblica officinalis

2. Fruit

3. Botanical Name(s): Emblica Officinalis
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Angiosperms
Class: Dicots
Order: Euphorbiales
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Genus: Phyllanthus L
Species: Phyllanthus emblica L.
Popular Name(s): Phyllanthus Emblica, Emblica,
Amla
Parts Used: Fruit

4. Plant chemicals
•The active ingredient that has significant
pharmacological action in the plant has been
designated 'phyllemblin' by the scientists in
India.
•The other ingredients contained in the herb
are gallic acid, tannins, pectin, and ascorbic
acid (Vitamin C).

5. Uses & Benefits of Indian Gooseberry
•Indian gooseberry is one of the richest known
sources of vitamin 'C'.
• As such, it proves to be an effective medicine
against scurvy.
• Powdered dry herb is mixed with an equal
quantity of sugar and consumed thrice daily
with milk, to remedy scurvy.

6. • It serves to tone all the vital organs of the
body and builds health by eradicating the
harmful disease-causing elements from the
body.
•It is considered to be a good remedy against
heart diseases.
•The herb has amazing revitalizing effects on
the body.
•It helps prevent aging and maintain strength
in the old age.
•It also enhances the immunity of body
against diseases.

7. •The dried fruit of this plant is very useful in
treating diarrhea and dysentery.
•It is also used to treat acute bacillary
dysentery.
•Due to its high vitamin C content, Indian
gooseberry proves to be very effective in
controlling diabetes.
•The juice obtained from its fruit, when
consumed regularly, stimulates the pancreas to
secrete insulin.
•This reduces the sugar level in blood.

8. •Indian gooseberry is known to be excellent
in preserving eyesight.
•It is also beneficial in treating conjunctivitis
and glaucoma, by reducing intraocular
tension.
•It serves as a very valuable remedy for
enriching hair growth and pigmentation.
•The oil prepared by using this herb is
excellent for hair health and prevents
graying.

9. •Popularly used in inks, shampoos and hair
oils, the high tannin content of Indian
gooseberry fruit serves as a mordant for
fixing dyes in fabrics.
• Amla shampoos and hair oil are
traditionally believed to nourish the hair
and scalp and prevent premature grey hair

10. •The culinary uses of Indian gooseberry are many.
In South India, its fruit plant is used to make
pickle.
•Tender varieties of the fruit are used to prepare
dishes as well.
• In some parts of the country, it is traditionally
consumed after meals.
•The herb is also used in shampoos, hair oils, inks
and dyes.