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  • Amla – आमला – Indian Gooseberry – Emblica officinalis

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    Common Name English Name Scientific Name Part Used
    Amla Indian Gooseberry Phyllanthus emblica Fruit

    Ayurvedic classification of Amla (Emblica officinalis):

    Ayurvedic Classification Description
    Rasa (taste) Sour, astringent, and sweet
    Guna (qualities) Light, dry, and cold
    Virya (potency) Cooling
    Vipaka (post-digestive effect) Sweet
    Dosha effect Pacifies Pitta and Vata doshas
    Karma (actions) Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, digestive, carminative, and rejuvenative
    Dhatu (tissue) affinity Works primarily on the plasma, blood, and reproductive tissues
    Srotas (channel) affinity Works primarily on the digestive, respiratory, and urinary channels
    Prabhava (special effect) Acts as a rasayana (rejuvenative) for the body and mind

    Active compounds and their benefits found in amla (Emblica officinalis):

    Active Compound Benefits
    Vitamin C Antioxidant, immune-boosting, and collagen-building properties
    Tannins Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral properties
    Gallic acid Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neuroprotective properties
    Ellagic acid Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-cancer properties
    Flavonoids (Quercetin, Kaempferol) Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immune-boosting properties
    Phyllaemblicin Antibacterial and antifungal properties
    Corilagin Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-cancer properties
    Geraniin Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-cancer properties
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