Amla

Catalogue Type

Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Catalogue

Scientific Name

Emblica officinalis

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Distinguishing Characters

The fruit is nearly spherical, light greenish yellow, quite smooth and hard on appearance, with six vertical stripes or furrows.

The taste of Emblica is sour, bitter and astringent, and it is quite fibrous

Photo of Medicinal & Aromatic Plant

Description

Parts Used: Fruit

Medicinal use: Vitamin - C, Cough , Diabetes, cold, Laxative, hyper acidity.