Amla

Amla: choose the form and pack

Amla (आंवला), or Indian gooseberry, is available here as dried fruit pieces and powder. The accepted botanical name is Phyllanthus emblica L.; Emblica officinalis Gaertn. is a synonym. Choose Natural or Powder and a 100 g, 200 g, 400 g or 900 g pack in the variant selector.

Traditional context and references

PCIM&H indexes an Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia monograph for Āmalakī dried fruit. Fresh-fruit and dried-fruit references are distinct; fresh-fruit properties and dosage are not assigned to this dried-fruit listing. Traditional recognition does not authenticate the supplier lot or establish medical outcomes. Optional Ayurvedic properties and classical verses are omitted where a matched source was not accessible.

Kew botanical reference · IISc regional-name reference · PCIM&H dried-fruit monograph listing

Product identity and buying details

Botanical identity	Phyllanthus emblica L. (syn. Emblica officinalis Gaertn.)
Part	Fruit
Forms	Natural: dried pieces; Powder: ground form
Pack sizes	100 g, 200 g, 400 g, 900 g

The photographs show the Natural pieces. Use the selector for the current price and availability of your chosen form and size. Check the pack label and ask for batch documentation when your intended use requires it; photographs do not certify identity or purity.

Names used for this botanical identity

Language	Referenced name
Hindi	Amla / आंवला; Aonla
Sanskrit	Āmalakī / आमलकी
Tamil	Nelli
Telugu	Amalakamu; Pedda Usirikaya
Kannada	Bettada nelli kaayi
Malayalam	Amalakam; Nelli
Marathi	Amla
Odia	Amla; Anula

Regional names vary and can overlap with other plants. Match the botanical name and part, rather than a local name alone. The table uses a limited referenced set; it is not an exhaustive language list.

Preparation, precautions and storage

For medicinal use, pregnancy, breastfeeding, regular medication or a medical condition, seek qualified guidance. No universal therapeutic dose or disease-treatment outcome is claimed. Keep tightly closed, cool and dry; protect from moisture and follow the pack label for expiry and storage.

Frequently asked questions

Are Amla and Indian gooseberry the same?

Yes, Indian gooseberry is a common English name for Amla. Kew accepts Phyllanthus emblica L.; Emblica officinalis Gaertn. is a botanical synonym.

What is the difference between Natural and Powder?

Natural is the dried-fruit-piece option shown in the photographs; Powder is the ground form, also called amla churna. Neither option is fresh whole Amla or bottled juice. Select the form that suits your preparation.

Which pack sizes can I buy?

Both forms are listed in 100 g, 200 g, 400 g and 900 g packs. Select the exact form and weight to see current price and stock before adding to cart.

How can I use Amla powder?

Use a preparation appropriate to the product label and intended use. This listing does not set a universal daily medicinal dose. For ingestion during pregnancy, breastfeeding, medication use or a medical condition, ask a qualified professional first.

Can dried Amla be used to make fresh Amla juice?

Dried fruit and powder are different from fresh fruit. A soaked or mixed preparation is not equivalent to fresh Amla juice; use a recipe designed for the dried form and follow label directions.

Can I use Amla powder in a hair preparation?

Amla powder is used in traditional hair preparations, but this listing does not promise hair regrowth or treatment of scalp disease. Patch-test a new external preparation, avoid eyes and broken skin, and stop if irritation occurs.

How should I store it and check quality?

Keep the pack tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from moisture. Follow the label for expiry and storage. Confirm botanical identity, fruit part, form and pack size; request current batch documentation if required. No laboratory purity, vitamin-C level or certification is claimed here.

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