Description – Phyllanthus emblica, also known as emblic, emblic myrobalan, myrobalan, Indian gooseberry, Malacca tree, or amla from Sanskrit amalaki is a deciduous tree of the family Phyllanthaceae.
Application – Phyllanthus emblica is an important herbal drug used in unani and ayurvedic systems of medicine. It is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of diarrhea, jaundice, and inflammation. It is also used as a tonic to build up lost vitality and vigor.