Indian Amla/Gooseberry is a tree that grows in the Middle East and India. The Amla/Gooseberry has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. Still today people use the fruit of the tree for making medicines. Amla is known as Gooseberry,Phyllanthus Emblica, Emblic, Emblic Myrobalan, and Dhatrik.

Most people are most familiar with the name of Gooseberry for Amla. Amla Oil is traditionally made by immersing dried Amla fruit in oil. For the base oils usually coconut oil, mineral oil, or sesame oil are used. After soaking for a few days the fruit is removed and the oil is filtered and purified. Amla Oil can have a strong, musky smell. 

The fruit ripens in autumn and are harvested by hand after climbing to upper branches bearing the fruits. The taste of the fruit is a little sour, bitter and astringent, and can be quite fibrous. In India, the fruit is steeped in salt water and turmeric to make the sour fruits palatable.

The various parts of the plant are used to treat a range of diseases; however the most important part is the fruit. The Amla fruit can be used by itself or in combination with other plants to treat many ailments.

The Amla tree is small to medium and reaches 8 to 18 m in height. The Amla flowers are greenish-yellow and the fruit is nearly spherical with a light greenish yellow and six vertical stripes or furrows.

With the medicinal and anti-cariogenic properties of Amla the ancient Ayurveda used fresh stems as herb chewing sticks to prevent diseases. With Amla being a general rebuilder of oral health, stabilize collagen, strengthen the gum tissue. 

Usually in South India the fruit is pickled with salt, oil, and spices. Amla is also eaten raw or cooked into various dishes. In the northern part of India the berries are soaked in sugar syrup for a long time until they are immersed with a sweet flavor and eaten after meals as a dessert.

Amla Oil Benefits

Amla is one of the healthiest foods due to its high nutrient content. Amla Oil is a rich source of antioxidants and nutrients as iron, vitamin A, C, fiber, potassium, magnesium, and calcium. The Amla fruit is high in essential fatty acids and also contains water, protein, and carbohydrates. 

One of the most important Amla Oil benefits is that it’s effective to prevent tumorous cell growth. With Amla having a rich source of antioxidants that is effective in preventing DNA cell damage from free radicals. Amla has a high Oxidative Radiance Activity Capacity (ORAC) that protects cell damage from oxidative stress. With both of these properties Amla Oil proves beneficial in preventing cancer. These combinations also make Amla effective in preventing tumor cell growth.

Being rich in potassium will help the body have a stronger nervous system and thus improves circulation. 

Amla Oil is so rich in sources of vitamin and minerals that is great for improving your brain’s health. Due to the fact of the high iron content in Amla Oil provides more oxygen to the brain. In turn, also improves memory. 

Amla Oil is very beneficial in improving eye health, hair luster, skin, and anemia.

Some amazing benefits of Amla Oil are that it:

•     Improves skin health
•     Prevents aging
•     Increases the immune system
•     Improves hair health
•     Prevents constipation
•     Improves nervous system health
•     Improve memory and brain health
•     Protect and cure diabetes
•     Improves cardiovascular health
•     Prevents Anemia

Amla Oil Uses

• Amla Oil is very healthy for the eyes, as it reduces the risk and treats cataract and nearsightedness. With Amla being rich in antioxidants it protects the eye retina from oxidative stress, which makes is so effective in preventing the loss of vision and macular degeneration.
• Mix a few drops of Amla Oil with honey for a healthy treat.
• For improving your skin’s health, try starting you day with Amla Oil with your breakfast to have healthy looking skin with a glow.
• Slow down Aging with Amla’s Oil being rich in antioxidants which protect from free radicals. Rub the oil on your skin or add to your hand lotion.
• With Amla Oil being rich in iron, calcium, anthocyanin, flavonoids, and potassium, help to keep the heart healthy and reduces cholesterol.
• Amla Oil is the richest source of Vitamin C, which is responsible for a healthier immune system. With a healthier immune system your body can fight the common cold, flu, cough, and can also prevent infections.
• For healthier shiny hair, just apply few drops into your daily shampoo. The rich nutrients in Amla Oil will also promote hair growth. Once a month use Amla Oil in a hair treatment for a more direct approach. 
• Amla Oil is often used as conditioner applied after shampooing. To use Amla Oil as a conditioner massage into the strands so that it completely covers hair from the roots to the tips. You can cover your head with a shower cap and left on for fifteen minutes or more. Then just rinse with warm water.