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Botanical Name |
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Emblica officinalis |
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Common Name |
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Phyllanthus emblica, Emblica officinalis, Indian
Gooseberry |
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Plant Parts Used |
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Seed |
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Extraction Method |
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Cold pressed |
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Color & Odor |
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Greenish- yellowish colour liquid with characteristic
odor of amla. |
Description :
Amla Oil is one of the world's oldest natural hair care product.. As an
Indian herb, amla oil has been used in India since a very long time.
Constituents & Specifications :
It contains ascorbic acid, ellagitannins, emblicanin A, emblicanin B,
punigluconin and pedunculagin. It also contains punicafolin,
phyllanemblinin, lavonoids, kaempferol, ellagic acid and gallic acid.
Properties :
Amla oil is aperient, carminative, diuretic, aphrodasiac . It has
astringent and antibacterial properties. Amla protects cells against free
radical damage and provides antioxidant properties. It also helps prevent
infection.
Benefits & Uses :
- Amla Oil enriches hair growth and pigmentation by stimulating the
hair roots and scalp . It prevents premature graying of hair, dandruff,
increases the strength of hair follicles (and thus preventing
hair-fall).
- Application of Amla oil over the scalp has a cooling effect and
therefore , keeps the mind cool and promotes sound sleep.
- Amla oil is also useful for increasing memory.