Amla (Indian Gooseberry)
Phyllanthus emblica
A vitamin-C-rich Ayurvedic fruit used as a rejuvenating antioxidant tonic.
Traditional use (ayurveda): A vitamin-C-rich Ayurvedic fruit used as a rejuvenating antioxidant tonic.
A vitamin-C-rich Ayurvedic fruit used as a rejuvenating antioxidant tonic.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A vitamin-C-rich Ayurvedic fruit used as a rejuvenating antioxidant tonic.
Evidence strength: limited human.
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- May increase bleeding and lower blood sugar at high doses.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
May increase bleeding and lower blood sugar at high doses.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.