[[File:Phyllanthus officinalis.jpg|thumb|right|''Phyllanthus officinalis'', ''Triphala'']]'''Amalaki''' is an Ayurvedic herbal rasayana formula consisting of equal parts of three myrobalans taken without seed. ==Uses=={{Uses|Diabetes}}, {{Uses|Jaundice}}, {{Uses|Stomachache}}, {{Uses|Gynaecological disorder}}, {{Uses|Cough}}, {{Uses|Mouth ulcer}}, {{Uses|Heart problems}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Asthma}}, {{Uses|Cold}}, {{Uses|Acidity}}
==Parts Used==
{{Parts Used|Leaves}}, {{Parts Used|Fruit}}.
''Triphala'' is an Ayurvedic herbal rasayana formula consisting of equal parts of three myrobalans==Chemical Composition==Triacontanol (1), Triacontanoic acid (2), β-Amyrin ke- tone (3), Betulonic acid (4), Daucosterol (5), Lupeol acetate (6), β-Amyrin-3-palmitate (7), taken without seed: Amalaki Gallic acid (Emblica officinalis8), Bibhitaki Betulinic acid (Terminalia bellirica9), and Haritaki Ursolic acid (10), Oleanolic acid (11), Quercetin (Terminalia chebula12).Medicinal useand Rutin etc<ref name="chemical composition"/>
In traditional Ayurvedic medicine==Common names=={{Common names|kn=Betta Nelli|ml=Nellikka, Triphala is used for:Amalakam|sa=Amalakah|ta=Konkam|te=Amalakamu|hi=Aonla, Amla|en=Indian Gooseberry}}
#immune system stimulation[3]==Properties==#improvement of digestion[1][4]Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.#relief of constipation[1][4]#gastrointestinal tract cleansing[4]#relief of gas (carminative)[1]#treatment of diabetes[1]#treatment of eye disease[1]===Dravya===
These health claims have not been yet tested in clinical trials on humans===Rasa===Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)===Guna===Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)===Veerya===Ushna (Hot)===Vipaka===Katu (Pungent)===Karma===Kapha, Vata===Prabhava=== ==Habit=={{Habit|Herb}} ==Identification=====Leaf==={{Leaf|Simple|Alternate|Bark light grey and exfoliating. Even within Leaf feathery, smaller towareds the apex and the practice base, tip reddish}}<ref name="Leaf"/> ===Flower==={{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|Reddish|5|Flowering from March-April}} ===Fruit==={{Fruit||7–10 mm long pome|Fruiting May onwards|A depressed-globose drupe|Many}} ===Other features=== ==List of Ayurvedic medicinein which the herb is used==* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract'' ==Where to get the saplings====Mode of Propagation=={{Propagation|Seeds}}, there are controversies about {{Propagation|Cuttings}}. ==How to plant/cultivate==A plant mainly of the composition (amlakihot, tropical lowlands, haritaki succeeding in both humid and bibhitaki)semi-arid areas.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> ==Commonly seen growing in areas=={{Commonly seen|Mixed forests}}, preparation{{Commonly seen|Drier forests}}, {{Commonly seen|Dry open sparse forests or scrub}}. ==Photo Gallery==<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">Image:Amla field.JPGImage:Amlatree.JPGImage:Phyllanthus officinalis.jpgImage:Amla.JPGImage:Amla1.JPG </gallery> ==References== <references> <ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26415402 Chemical constituents]</ref> <ref name="Leaf">[https://indiabiodiversity.org/species/show/31625 Morphology]</ref> <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Phyllanthus+emblica Cultivation details]</ref></references> ==External Links==* [http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Phyllanthus+emblica Phyllanthus emblica on useful trophical plants]* [http://www.fao.org/docrep/004/ab777e/ab777e05.htm Phyllanthus emblica on Species for home garden]* [https://www.prota4u.org/database/protav8.asp?g=pe&p=Phyllanthus+emblica+L. Phyllanthus emblica on prota4u.org] [[Category:Herbs]][[Category:Ayurvedic herbs that don't have flower, fruit and medicinal uses of Triphala.leaf photos]][[Category:Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos]][[Category:Repeat plant]][[Category:Phyllanthaceae]]
