Indian Gooseberry or Amla (Emblica officinalis) also called as Amalaki or Dhatriphala . Amla is one of the most valuable fruits and it abundantly growing in India. Amla is the most commonly used ingredient of most Ayurvedic preparations in some form or the other.
It is considered to be the best herb for pacification of pitta dosha and also know to pacify all the three dosha kapha,pitta and vatta. This fruit serves as the richest natural source of vitamin C and contain anti-oxidants which help to remove toxins from body. In ayurvedic classics this herb is mentioned to be as rasayana for pitta dosha. Rasayan indicates regular intake of the particular herb for thepacification of respective dosha. This fruit is the main content of the miraculous ayurvedic formulation chyavanprasha which can be consumed for having diseasefree long life.
Amla is reported to possess hepatoprotective, cardioprotective, diuretic, laxative, stomachic, restorative, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory properties. It is a hair tonic, and a natural digestive medicine. It has its uses in treating ophthalmic problems, dyspepsia, gastritis, hyperacidity, constipation, colitis, hemorrhoids, hematuria, anemia, diabetes, cough, asthma, osteoporosis, premature graying of hair, weakness and fatigue.