Amla Berry (Powdered)

What’s Included

Amla berry (powdered)

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Organic, Non-GMO, Fair-Trade

Origin: Oregon

Scientific Name

Phyllanthus emblica

Common Name(s)

Amla, Amalaki, Indian gooseberry

Properties

Taste: Sour primarily, but traditionally said to contain 5 tastes except salty
Energetic Action: Cooling
Post-digestive effect: Sweet
Qualities: Light, dry, rejuvenating
Elemental Effects: Pacifies Fire.  Balances Wind. Helps regulate Earth.

Botanical description

The tree is small to medium in size, reaching 3 1⁄2–26 feet in height. The bark is mottled. The fruits contain high amounts of ascorbic acid (vitamin C), and have a bitter taste that may derive from a high density of ellagitannins.

Cultural Note

In the Buddhist tradition there are many references to the fruit.

In Theravada Buddhism, this plant is said to have been used as the tree for achieving enlightenment, by the 21st Buddha, Phussa Buddha. In Hinduism, this fruit is sacred to all three members of the Trimurti, the Hindu supreme trinity.

In traditional Indian medicine the fruit is used to treat many conditions and imbalances. It is considered a powerful rejuvenative tonic that nourishes the body, supports purification, longevity, cooling emotional heat, and strengthening inner radiance and resilience.