Amla (Amalaki)

Amalaki (Amla) Health Products

Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), also known as amla, amalaka, or Indian gooseberry, is a potent rejuvenating herbal adaptogen, renowned for its impressive list of health benefits. A longtime go-to herb for its all-encompassing support, it has been used in Ayurveda and other Asian medicinal practices for thousands of years.

Amalaki is popularly known to be a natural source of antioxidants due to its rich phytochemistry with the presence of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and polyphenol content.¹ The polyphenol content, especially tannins, a key group of phenolic compounds found in the fruits, contributes to amalaki's effectiveness in supporting a healthy digestive tract and the body's natural cleansing process .²

The wondrous healing properties of this little green fruit extend throughout the entire physiology, supporting overall health from head to toe, gut to brain, skin to teeth to hair—and beyond!

The Importance of Amalaki in Ayurveda

Amla fruit has been renowned in the Ayurvedic tradition for thousands of years. It is known to balance all three doshas, or mind-body types, though it is especially calming to pitta thanks to its cooling and nourishing nature.

While amalaki carries incredible benefits on its own, it may be best known as an ingredient in the famous Ayurvedic formula known as triphala. This blend of natural herbs combines amalaki, haritaki, and bibhitaki in a powerful blend that is often used to support healthy digestion, elimination, and beyond.

As a detoxifying and rejuvenating herb, amalaki helps to cleanse and purify the system even as it supports the maintenance of strong, healthy tissues throughout the body.

Traditionally, it has been used to nourish ojas, the body’s vital reserve of youthful vitality. Thanks to this quality, it is a common go-to herb in Ayurveda to support a healthy aging process.

Amalaki for Hair: Is Amla Oil Good for Hair?

Offering a high concentration of natural antioxidants, essential minerals, amino acids, and vitamin C, amalaki is a powerful ally for supporting health and wellness throughout the entire system. It has traditionally been used to support everything from the immune system to the digestive system to healthy skin, healthy hair, and beyond.

In recent years, amla has developed a healthy reputation for its benefits for the hair. If you’re looking to support thick and lustrous locks, amalaki is an excellent choice. It’s ability to calm and cool the body prevents the damage associated with excess heat, which in turn supports the body’s natural ability to produce and maintain a healthy head of hair.

Banyan’s Amalaki Herbal Products

When it comes to supporting healthy and beautiful hair, Banyan offers two staple formulas, including Healthy Hair tablets and Healthy Hair Oil. While using amla oil for hair health has become a go-to practice, taking both of these products together will offer the best results.

Other popular amla supplements include Chyavanpash, Pitta Digest, and Tooth Powder. And of course, if you are seeking the herb in its simplest form, you can find amalaki tablets, amalaki extract, and amla powder.

 

Banyan Quality & Guarantee

When you’re considering where to buy amla or where to shop for any other herbal health products, it’s important to consider the values, commitments, and sourcing practices of the company from which you choose to purchase your herbs.

Banyan is committed to offering the highest quality organic herbs on the market. Our herbs are organic, sustainably sourced, and fairly traded. If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, simply return your item within 90 days and we will offer you a refund for the cost of the merchandise.

 

References

1. Gul, Maryam, and Zhi-Wei Liu. “Functional and Nutraceutical Significance of AMLA (Phyllanthus Emblica L.): A Review.” Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland). U.S. National Library of Medicine, April 22, 2022. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9137578/.

2. GÜNEŞ BAYIR, Ayşe, Ayşe Nur AKSOY, and Abdurrahim KOÇYİĞİT. “The Importance of Polyphenols as Functional Food in Health,” 2019. https://cms.bezmialemscience.org/Uploads/Article_20604/BezmialemScience-7-157-En.pdf.