Botanical Name

Phyllanthus emblica

Family

Phyllanthaceae

Sanskrit name

Aamalaki

English name

Gooseberry

Hindi

Amla

Kannada

Nellikaayi

Habit

Tree

Habitat

Dry open forests, tolerates alkaline soil

Plant Description

Perennial woody stem. Branches are crooked, do not form closed canopy. Generally, branchlets and leaves keep shedding and growing gain. Leaves small, arranged on opposite to each other on branchlets. Fruits many, round, green, juicy

Distribution

Cultivated in tropical subtropical regions

Part used

Fruit, Leaf

Consume: Fresh fruit

Medicinal Use: Rich in Vitamin C, crushed leaves are applied to wounds. Culinary: Pickle, preserved with sugar or salt for later use

Cosmetic: Hair oil, shampoo, colour

Medicinal uses

reguvenator and anti aging good for skin , hair and eyes. Prevents hair fall, premature grey hair. Useful in gastritis, chronic fever, anaemia, cough , urinary disorders, heart diseases. One of the fruit told in ayurveda which can be consumed daily

Ecological Significance

Attracts birds. Fire resistance, it is the first plant to recover after fire