Phyllanthus emblica Linn.

Family

:

Euphorbiaceae

Trade name

:

Indian Gooseberry, Emblic Myrobalan

Sanskrit Name

:

Amalaki

Telugu Name

:

Usiri

Habit

:

Tree

Propagation

:

Seed, Grafting

Parts Used

:

Dried Fruit, Seed, Leaves, Bark and Flowers

Uses

:

Aging and general debility, Acid-peptic diseases, Hair loss, Dyspepsia, a rich source of vitamin-C, Laxative, Cooling, Diuretic, Ulcers