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[[File:Amalika (nelli subbi).jpg|thumb|right|''Nelli Subbi'', ''Phyllanthus emblica'']] | [[File:Amalika (nelli subbi).jpg|thumb|right|''Nelli Subbi'', ''Phyllanthus emblica'']] | ||
| + | '''Phyllanthus emblica''' tree is small to medium in size, reaching 1–8 m in height. The branchlets aren't glabrous or finely pubescent. It can grows up to 10–20 cm long. | ||
| + | ==Uses== | ||
| + | {{Uses|Heart attack}}, {{Uses|Fast heartbeat}}, {{Uses|High blood presure}}, {{Uses|Migraine}}, {{Uses|Sheen of the hair}}, {{Uses|Immunomodulator}}, {{Uses|Daibetes}}, {{Uses|Aphrodisiac}}, {{Uses|Anaemia}}<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/>. | ||
| − | + | ===Food=== | |
| − | + | Phyllanthus emblica can be used in Food. Mature fruits are eaten raw or pickled. Pieces of fruits are dried and stored for future use.<ref name="Forest foods of Western Ghat"/> | |
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==Parts Used== | ==Parts Used== | ||
| − | {{Parts Used|Bark}}, {{Parts Used|Seeds}}, {{Parts Used|Leaves}}, {{Parts Used|Fruits}}, {{Parts Used|Flowers}}. | + | {{Parts Used|Bark}}, {{Parts Used|Seeds}}, {{Parts Used|Leaves}}, {{Parts Used|Fruits}}, {{Parts Used|Flowers}}<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/>. |
==Chemical Composition== | ==Chemical Composition== | ||
| − | + | Although these fruits are reputed to contain high amounts of ascorbic acid (vitamin C), up to 445 mg per 100 g, the specific contents are disputed, and the overall bitterness of amla may derive instead from its high density of ellagitannins.<ref name="chemical composition"/> | |
==Common names== | ==Common names== | ||
| − | {{Common names|kn= | + | {{Common names|sa=Aamalaka, Amruthphala|en=Emblic Myrobalan|gu=Ambala, Amala|hi=Amla, Aonla|kn=Nellikayi|ks=Vasa|ml=Embali, Amli|mr=Anvala, Avalkathi|pa=Aula, Amla|ta=Nellikkai, Nelli|te=Usirika}}<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/> |
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| + | ==Properties== | ||
| + | Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics. | ||
| + | ===Dravya=== | ||
| + | ===Rasa=== | ||
| + | Madhura (Sweet), Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent), Katu (Pungent), Aamla | ||
| + | ===Guna=== | ||
| + | Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry) | ||
| + | ===Veerya=== | ||
| + | Sheeta (Cold) | ||
| + | ===Vipaka=== | ||
| + | Madhura | ||
| + | ===Karma=== | ||
| + | Tridoshajit, Vrishya, Rasaayana, Caksusya | ||
| + | ===Prabhava=== | ||
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| + | ===Nutritional components=== | ||
| + | Phyllanthus emblica Contains the Following nutritional components like - Galic acid, phyllenblin, ellagic acid terchebin, corialgin and ellagic acid; 1, 3, 6-trigalloylglucose; lupeol and β- sitosterol, Tannins, Polyphenolic compounds, alkaloids; Vitamin C<ref name="Forest foods of Western Ghat"/> | ||
==Habit== | ==Habit== | ||
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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
===Leaf=== | ===Leaf=== | ||
| − | {{Leaf|Simple| | + | {{Leaf|Simple|Subsessile|The leaves are closely set along branchlets, light green, resembling pinnate leaves}}.<ref name="Leaf"/> |
===Flower=== | ===Flower=== | ||
| − | {{Flower|Unisexual| | + | {{Flower|Unisexual|2-6cm long|Greenish-yellow||Quite smooth and hard on appearance, with six vertical stripes or furrows. Flowering from March to November}} |
===Fruit=== | ===Fruit=== | ||
| − | {{Fruit| | + | {{Fruit|Spherical|2-6cm|Syncarp, Subglobose or ellipsoid with long echinate processes, orange when ripe|Single seed|Fruiting from March to November}} |
===Other features=== | ===Other features=== | ||
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== | ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Citraka Harītakī]] |
==Where to get the saplings== | ==Where to get the saplings== | ||
==Mode of Propagation== | ==Mode of Propagation== | ||
| − | {{Propagation|Seeds | + | {{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Airlayers}}. |
==How to plant/cultivate== | ==How to plant/cultivate== | ||
| − | + | The light and medium heavy soils except prely sandy soil is ideal for amla cultivation<ref name="How to plant/cultivat"/>. Phyllanthus emblica is available through December to May<ref name="chemical composition"/>. | |
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==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ||
| − | {{Commonly seen| | + | {{Commonly seen|Trophical area}}, {{Commonly seen|Hill slop}}. |
==Photo Gallery== | ==Photo Gallery== | ||
<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px"> | <gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px"> | ||
| − | File: | + | File:Amlaki (Assamese- আম্লখি) (4937857397).jpg|Leaves |
| − | + | File:Indian Gooseberry - നെല്ലി 03.JPG|Leaves | |
| − | File: | + | File:Phyllanthus emblica (Indian Gooseberry) Flowers.jpg|Flowers |
| − | File: | + | File:Nelli (Malayalam- നെല്ലി) (4937861227).jpg|Fruit |
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| − | + | File:Indian_gooseberry_bark.jpg|<center>Bark of the Indian goosebery</center> | |
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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| + | <ref name="chemical composition">[http://www.itmonline.org/arts/amla.htm EMBLIC MYROBALANS]</ref> | ||
| + | <ref name="How to plant/cultivat">[http://www.agrifarming.in/amla-farming/ Agrifarming]</ref> | ||
| + | <ref name="Leaf">[http://ayurhelp.com/articles/ayurveda-medicinal-properties-amla-or-indian-gooseberry Ayur help]</ref> | ||
| + | <ref name="Forest foods of Western Ghat">"Forest food for Northern region of Western Ghats" by Dr. Mandar N. Datar and Dr. Anuradha S. Upadhye, Page No.125, Published by Maharashtra Association for the Cultivation of Science (MACS) Agharkar Research Institute, Gopal Ganesh Agarkar Road, Pune</ref> | ||
| − | + | <ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants">”Karnataka Medicinal Plants Volume-3” by Dr.M. R. Gurudeva, Page No.847, Published by Divyachandra Prakashana, #6/7, Kaalika Soudha, Balepete cross, Bengaluru</ref> | |
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</references> | </references> | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| − | * [ | + | * [https://herbpathy.com/Uses-and-Benefits-of-Indian-Gooseberry-Cid617 Phyllanthus emblica on herbpathy.com] |
| − | * [ | + | * [http://www.planetayurveda.com/library/amla-emblica-officinalis Phyllanthus emblica on planetayurveda.com] |
| − | * [ | + | * [http://balconygardenweb.com/growing-amla-tree-how-to-grow-indian-gooseberry/ Phyllanthus emblica on balconygardenweb.com] |
| − | * [ | + | * [http://www.yogamag.net/archives/2005/dapr05/amla.shtml Phyllanthus emblica on yogamag.net] |
| − | * [http:// | + | * [http://www.eagriculture.in/package-of-practices-of-amla/ Phyllanthus emblica on eagriculture.in] |
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[[Category:Herbs]] | [[Category:Herbs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:17, 25 January 2022
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Phyllanthus emblica tree is small to medium in size, reaching 1–8 m in height. The branchlets aren't glabrous or finely pubescent. It can grows up to 10–20 cm long.
Contents
- 1 Uses
- 2 Parts Used
- 3 Chemical Composition
- 4 Common names
- 5 Properties
- 6 Habit
- 7 Identification
- 8 List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
- 9 Where to get the saplings
- 10 Mode of Propagation
- 11 How to plant/cultivate
- 12 Commonly seen growing in areas
- 13 Photo Gallery
- 14 References
- 15 External Links
Uses
Heart attack, Fast heartbeat, High blood presure, Migraine, Sheen of the hair, Immunomodulator, Daibetes, Aphrodisiac, Anaemia[1].
Food
Phyllanthus emblica can be used in Food. Mature fruits are eaten raw or pickled. Pieces of fruits are dried and stored for future use.[2]
Parts Used
Bark, Seeds, Leaves, Fruits, Flowers[1].
Chemical Composition
Although these fruits are reputed to contain high amounts of ascorbic acid (vitamin C), up to 445 mg per 100 g, the specific contents are disputed, and the overall bitterness of amla may derive instead from its high density of ellagitannins.[3]
Common names
| Language | Common name |
|---|---|
| Kannada | Nellikayi |
| Hindi | Amla, Aonla |
| Malayalam | Embali, Amli |
| Tamil | Nellikkai, Nelli |
| Telugu | Usirika |
| Marathi | Anvala, Avalkathi |
| Gujarathi | Ambala, Amala |
| Punjabi | Aula, Amla |
| Kashmiri | Vasa |
| Sanskrit | Aamalaka, Amruthphala |
| English | Emblic Myrobalan |
Properties
Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
Dravya
Rasa
Madhura (Sweet), Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent), Katu (Pungent), Aamla
Guna
Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry)
Veerya
Sheeta (Cold)
Vipaka
Madhura
Karma
Tridoshajit, Vrishya, Rasaayana, Caksusya
Prabhava
Nutritional components
Phyllanthus emblica Contains the Following nutritional components like - Galic acid, phyllenblin, ellagic acid terchebin, corialgin and ellagic acid; 1, 3, 6-trigalloylglucose; lupeol and β- sitosterol, Tannins, Polyphenolic compounds, alkaloids; Vitamin C[2]
Habit
Identification
Leaf
| Kind | Shape | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | Subsessile | The leaves are closely set along branchlets, light green, resembling pinnate leaves |
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Flower
| Type | Size | Color and composition | Stamen | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unisexual | 2-6cm long | Greenish-yellow | Quite smooth and hard on appearance, with six vertical stripes or furrows. Flowering from March to November |
Fruit
| Type | Size | Mass | Appearance | Seeds | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spherical | 2-6cm | Syncarp, Subglobose or ellipsoid with long echinate processes, orange when ripe | Single seed | Fruiting from March to November | {{{6}}} |
Other features
List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
Where to get the saplings
Mode of Propagation
How to plant/cultivate
The light and medium heavy soils except prely sandy soil is ideal for amla cultivation[5]. Phyllanthus emblica is available through December to May[3].
Commonly seen growing in areas
Photo Gallery
Leaves
Leaves
Flowers
Fruit
Bark of the Indian goosebery
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 ”Karnataka Medicinal Plants Volume-3” by Dr.M. R. Gurudeva, Page No.847, Published by Divyachandra Prakashana, #6/7, Kaalika Soudha, Balepete cross, Bengaluru
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Forest food for Northern region of Western Ghats" by Dr. Mandar N. Datar and Dr. Anuradha S. Upadhye, Page No.125, Published by Maharashtra Association for the Cultivation of Science (MACS) Agharkar Research Institute, Gopal Ganesh Agarkar Road, Pune
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 EMBLIC MYROBALANS
- ↑ Ayur help
- ↑ Agrifarming
External Links
Categories:
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Heart attack
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Fast heartbeat
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat High blood presure
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Migraine
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Sheen of the hair
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Immunomodulator
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Daibetes
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Aphrodisiac
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Anaemia
- Herbs with Bark used in medicine
- Herbs with Seeds used in medicine
- Herbs with Leaves used in medicine
- Herbs with Fruits used in medicine
- Herbs with Flowers used in medicine
- Herbs with common name in Kannada
- Herbs with common name in Hindi
- Herbs with common name in Malayalam
- Herbs with common name in Tamil
- Herbs with common name in Telugu
- Herbs with common name in Marathi
- Herbs with common name in Gujarathi
- Herbs with common name in Punjabi
- Herbs with common name in Kashmiri
- Herbs with common name in Sanskrit
- Herbs with common name in English
- Habit - Tree
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Seeds
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Airlayers
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Trophical area
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Hill slop
- Herbs
- Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos
- Phyllanthaceae
