आमलकि – Emblica officinalis

 

 

Name – आमलकि

Botanical name – Emblica officinalis

Description – This consists of the ripe fruits of Emblica officinalis Gaertn. of the family Euphorbiaceae.

Chemical Constituents- It contains tannin, pectin and ascorbic acid.

Use – Fruit is refrigerent, diuretic and laxative. In combination with iron, it is used in aneamia and jaundice. It is also anti-scorbutic.