AMLA
Botanical Name: Phyllanthus emblicaDescription
Other Names: Indian Gooseberry
The Amla or Indian Gooseberry is a small leafy tree that grows throughout India and bears an edible fruit. This fruit is highly prized both for its high vitamin C content and for the precious oil, which is extracted from its seeds and pulp and used as a treatment for hair and scalp problems. The amla fruit is often referred to as the "Indian Gooseberry" because of its edible, very tart taste. It is also very high in pectin making it ideal for jam and chutneys. The tree begins to yield fruit from the third year onwards and the productivity levels are good. Another common use of this fruit is in medicines and tonics since it is extremely rich in vitamin C. In fact, it is documented that the amla fruit, on a per kilo basis, is the world's richest source of vitamin C. "Amla oil" is prepared from dried amla berries, which have been soaked in coconut oil for several days in order to extract the oil soluble vitamins from the fruit. This oil is one of the world's oldest, natural hair conditioners renown for rejuvenating hair that is dull and damaged.
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Plant Information or Specifications
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Indian Favourite (#IndianFavourite), Tangy (#Tangy)
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Preferred Climate
Tropical, Subtropical
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Seedling
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Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)
5-10m
Plants required to Pollinate
1+ Beneficial (cross pollination helps with fruit set)
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Can it Handle Frosts?
Sometimes
Amount of leaves in Winter?
Some Leaves (Partly Deciduous)
Water Requirements
Drought Hardy (Little Watering)
Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree?
No (Full Size)
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest
4-5 Years
Sun or Shade
Full (Sun:80%-100%)
Preferred Soil Type
Good Drainage
Soil pH
Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
Fruiting/Harvest Months
June, July, August, September, October
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Customer Comments on Amla
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Amla is also found in Nepal but it is called amala. | Pratistha Pyakurel - Kathmandu, NEPAL 30-Nov-2005
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Bark of amla is used for purification water | Anu - Trivandrum, KERAL 17-Jul-2008
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This is drought tollarant hardy plant.Minimum water in hot summer will keep it going! | Dr.ganesh Bhat - Perth, WA 31-Oct-2008
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Amla is very rich in Vitamin C and keeps immune system good. Can be made a drink with water as refreshing drink with bit of salt and balc pepper. Taken more than one glass will clean the stomach as well - severe loose motions | Parminder - Bathurst, NSW 03-Oct-2010
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Research in the US has shown that Amla does not contain any Vit. C . It is the polyphenols (tanins) that give the taste. | Mohan Udiavar - Sydney, NSW 14-Apr-2013
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It is highly used in aruvedic medic and cures many things a rich antioxidant highest form of vitamin C I want to buy a plant where from? | Theresa - Whitebridge, NSW 19-Nov-2013
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There has been interesting research into Amla as a diabetes treatment. | Jodie Thomson - Coburg, VIC 14-Jan-2015
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Often used in India as treatment to reverse grey hair | Leanne Simcic - Newport, NSW 11-Aug-2015
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