Indian Gooseberry or Amla, scientifically known as Emblica Officinalis/Phyllanthus Emblica, is a subtropical or tropical plant commonly found in India, China and Indonesia. Ayurvedic practitioners believe that the fruit pulp has rejuvenation and anti-ageing properties. Most of its therapeutic actions are attributed to the presence of large quantities of anti-oxidants like vitamin C, tannin compounds, gallic acid and camellia sinsensis. Amla is one of the main ingredients of the famous Ayurvedic product called “Chyawanprash”.
