Botanical name: Emblica officinalis Other names: Indian gooseberry, amla Part used: Fruit Taste (rasa): All but salty, primarily sour, bitter, and astringent Characteristic (guna): Light and dry Energy (veerya): Cooling Post didestive effect (vipak): Sweet Dosha effect: All dosha are reduced Action (karma): Nourishes the reproductive system, protects the heart, purifies the blood, digestive, benefits the eyes, benefits urinary diseases and diabetes, hair tonic, antacid and liver cleanser.

Known to promote ojas, amalaki is used as an antacid, a mild laxative, an anti-inflammatory of the intestines, it is used for bleeding disorders and is know for its beneficial action on the eyes. It is also used as a cardiotonic and antioxidant. It is said to have a high, stable vitamin C content. Amalaki alleviates the three doshas.