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THE AYURVEDIC INGREDIENT GUIDE

Amla · Indian gooseberry

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Indian gooseberry (amla) fruit

Digestion & Vitality

Amla · Indian gooseberry

Phyllanthus emblica

Amla is an Ayurvedic fruit valued for digestive care and rejuvenative wellbeing.

Medicinal & Wellness Uses

  • Digestive care: Traditionally used in digestive and bowel-care preparations.
  • Daily vitality: Valued in Rasayana, Ayurveda’s rejuvenative approach to strength and wellbeing.

Standalone Use vs. Formulated Use

Using the Herb Alone

Fresh fruit, dried powder and extracts differ. Processing and storage change their natural compounds, so they should not be compared by spoonful alone.

How Our Formulation Combines Ingredients

Amla joins the other two Triphala fruits, Haritaki and Bibhitaki, plus the spices in this complete granule formulation.

Purpose in Our Products

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Each 100 g contains (percentages w/w as printed)Added for digestive and bowel care
Amla works within the fruit-and-spice combination alongside Haritaki, Bibhitaki, Saunf and Jeera.

Directions and care

Follow the granules’ directions and seek individual advice during pregnancy, breastfeeding or regular medicine use; a mixed bowel-care product is different from eating Amla fruit.

Sources & photo creditState Medicinal Plants Board Kerala: Amla ↗Source reference ↗

Krish Dulal · CC BY-SA 4.0

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