Amalaki

Traditional Uses & Why Herbalists Value It

Ayurvedic texts and contemporary practice describe the fruit as a rasayana and use it fresh, dried, powdered or in compound formulae. Its sour and astringent taste is part of the experience, rather than an incidental flavor. Triphala combines amalaki with haritaki and bibhitaki.

What Modern Research Has Found

A 12-week placebo-controlled trial of a defined amla extract in adults with dyslipidemia reported reductions in total cholesterol, triglycerides and LDL cholesterol. These are promising findings for the studied extract; larger studies would help establish consistency across preparations.

Plant Part, Preparation & Natural Constituents

The fruit contains vitamin C and polyphenols, including tannins. Processing, drying and extraction change the resulting preparation.

Amalaki in Formulae

In Immune LifeBoost Tea, amalaki contributes its fruit and restorative Ayurvedic tradition alongside more aromatic seasonal herbs.

Products Containing This Ingredient

• Immune LifeBoost Tea 4oz

Sources & Further Reading

• Kew Phyllanthus emblica >
• Triphala Rasayana review >
• Placebo-controlled amla-extract lipid trial