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Basonym of Drug
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Amalaki
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Main Synonym
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Vayasya, vrishya, jatiphalarasa, shiva, dhatriphala, shriphala, amrutaphala, tishyaphala
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Regional Name
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Hindi : Aavala
Bengali : Amla, amaro
Gujarati : Amala
Telugu : Usirikaya
Kannada : Nelli, nellikai
Tamil : Nellimar, nellikay
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Botanical Name
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Emblica Officinalis, Phyllanthus emblica
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Family
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Euphorbiaceae
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Classification (Gana)
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According to Acharya charak - kashghna, jwarghna, virechanopaga, kushthaghna, vayasthapan Ganas included Amalaki According to Sushruta Samhita - Triphala Gana includes Amalaki.
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External Morphology
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15-20 meter, medium to high tree
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Useful Parts
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Fruit, leaves (rare)
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Important Phytoconstituent
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Galic acid, elaigic acid, vitamin C
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Rasa Panchak
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Rasa : Amla Pradhan, lavan varjita pancharasa
Guna : Laghu, Ruksha
Virya : Shita
Vipaka : Madhur
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Action
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Tridoshnashak
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Therapeutic Indication
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Raktapittahar (bleeding disorders), pramehghna (anti-diabetic), vrushya (aphrodisiac), Rasayana(rejuvenating), keshya (good for hair)
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Therapeutic Uses
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1. For diabetes - Amalaki powder with honey.
2. For eyes - Juice/ powder with water is useful for eyewash.
3. For mouth - Amlaki leaves are useful to treat mouth ulcers.
4. For diarrhea - Amalaki leaves with buttermilk are used for diarrhea.
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Dose
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Powder - 3 to 10 gm
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Formulations
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Chyavanprash, dhatri-loha, amalaki rasayan, triphala
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Adverse Effect
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Not Known
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Remedial Measure
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Not Required
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Purification
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Not required
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