आमलकी

• Botanical Name: Emblica officinalis.
• Family: Euphorbiaceae
• Synonyms: Amalaki, Dhatri, Vayastha, Amlika, Amalaka
• Vernacular Name: Commonly known as “Amla” in Hindi, “Indian Gooseberry” in English, and “Nellikai” in Tamil.
• Classification: A deciduous tree belonging to the Phyllanthaceae family.
• Habitat: Native to tropical and subtropical regions of India and Southeast Asia. It thrives in well-drained soils and is often found in forests and cultivated lands.
• Morphology: A small-to-medium-sized tree, 8–18 meters tall, with smooth, grey-brown bark. The leaves are small, simple, and closely set along the branchlets, resembling pinnate leaves. The flowers are greenish-yellow, and the fruits are nearly spherical, light greenish-yellow, with six vertical stripes.
• Useful Parts: Fruits, leaves, seeds, bark, and roots.
• Chemical Composition: Rich in vitamin C, tannins (emblicanin A and B), gallic acid, ellagic acid, flavonoids, and polyphenols. It also contains minerals like calcium, phosphorus, and iron.
• Pharmacological Action: Known for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, hepatoprotective, and rejuvenative properties. It is used in treating digestive disorders, respiratory issues, and skin diseases, and as a general health tonic.
• Formulation: Used in Ayurvedic preparations like Triphala Churna, Chyawanprash, Amalaki Rasayana, and Amla juice.

Rasa: Pancharas (Lavanrahit)

Guna: Guru, Ruksha, Sheeta

Virya: Sheeta

Vipaka: Madhura