Family Name: Euphorbiaceae
Botanical Name(s): Emblica Officinalis
Popular Name(s): Gooseberry, Phyllanthus Emblica, Emblica, Indian Gooseberry, Amla
Parts Used: Fruit
Habitat: Northern and South Western India.
Description: The bark of Amla is gray in color and peals in irregular patches. Its feathery leaves, which smell like lemon, are of linear oblong shape and size 10 to 12 mm length and 3 to 6 mm width. Its flowers are monoecioius having greenish yellow color. They grow in auxiliary clusters and start appearing in the beginning of spring season.
Uses: It is the richest known source of vitamin 'C'. It is useful in anemia, jaundice, dyspepsia, hemorrhage disorders, diabetes, asthma and bronchitis. It cures insomnia and is healthy for hair.