Origin and interesting facts
Emblica officinalis - the fruit of the Amla tree, which is native throughout India, is one of the most important medicinal plants in Ayurvedic medicine.
Amalaki (or Amla) has such extensive health-promoting effects that it is often described in Ayurvedic writings as a “divine medicinal plant”.
The amla fruit is considered the most concentrated source of vitamin C in the plant kingdom - it has around 30 times the amount of an orange! 
The vitamin C in the Amla fruit is stable against heat and light and can be absorbed particularly well by the organism.
Amla improves the absorption of calcium in the organism and thus supports the mineralization of teeth, bones, hair and nails.
Amla also supports the absorption of iron in the body and promotes blood formation.
Together with a protein-rich diet, Amla promotes the development of muscle tissue and is therefore also interesting for athletes.
 
Amalaki is a valuable component of Triphala, an Ayurvedic remedy consisting of 3 components with incredible effects and a very broad spectrum of effects.
The 3 components are Haritaki, Bibhitaki and Amalaki and are mixed in a 1:1:1 ratio.
 
 
Properties and effects:
 Strengthens lung function: strengthens and nourishes lung tissue and helps the body overcome respiratory infections.
* Amla also helps to rid the body of toxins.
* Strengthens liver function and helps cleanse body tissues
* Strengthens the brain and mental functions by improving the coordination 
   between knowledge acquisition, knowledge storage and knowledge memory. The intellect is sharpened, the mind strengthened and the alertness of the senses improved.
 
* Improves the absorption of nutrients, improves digestion and helps with stomach acidity
  
* Support Eye Health: Amla strengthens vision, helps nourish the eyes and protect them from diseases
 
* Amla is an excellent remedy for the skin as it detoxifies the liver, cleanses the tissues of the skin and protects it from bacterial infections.
It also improves blood circulation in the skin, supports skin moisture and thereby improves radiance.
 
Strengthening the cardiovascular system: Amalaki improves the absorption of iron, nourishes the heart, blood and promotes its circulation.

* Improves fertility in men and women, regulates menstruation, nourishes semen and ovaries and strengthens the uterus.
Furthermore, it strengthens the body's excretory function and improves the excretion of stool, urine and menstrual blood
  
 * Amalaki prevents graying and thinning of hair
 
 
Areas of application:
In addition to its preventative and cleansing effects, Amla can be used in the following areas:
 
- Gastrointestinal: hyperacidity of the stomach, gastritis, duodenal ulcers, 
   Loss of appetite, poor digestion, liver disease
   Inflammation of the gums, hemorrhoids
- Excretory organs: irritable bladder, kidney dysfunction, 
   Inflammation of the urethra, menstrual irregularities, too little or weak
   Sperm, nocturnal ejaculation and unfulfilled desire to have children
- Cardiovascular organs: heart failure, old heart, circulatory weakness
- Nervous system: nervous disorders, poor concentration and memory,
   Nervous disorders, shortsightedness
- Skin and appendages: premature graying, dry skin, excessive
   Wrinkling
- General and metabolism: diabetes type II, anemia, weakness,
   Inflammatory diseases
 
 
Application/Dosage
Depending on age, weight and health status, 1 - 2 teaspoons daily
Amalaki powder can be prepared as a tea or stirred into muesli, porridge, fruit juice etc., whereby the tea should be covered and steeped for 10 minutes.
It is most effective to drink Amalaki tea or fruit juice before starting breakfast.
 
To make Triphala tea, 1 teaspoon each of Amla, Haritaki and Bibhitaki are brewed with hot water and left to stand for 10 minutes.
When the tea has cooled down a little, it can be drunk along with the grounds.
 
 
Warning notice
Diabetics should only take Amalaki after consulting their doctor, as it has a sugar-lowering effect.
It is important to note that taking dietary supplements during pregnancy and breastfeeding should be done with caution as some products may cause undesirable effects on the unborn child or breastfed baby.
 
 
Note on medical content:
The content presented here merely provides an overview of possible medical uses and does not constitute a recommendation for use.
Please always consult a (family) doctor or pharmacist.