Amla Oil
| Botanical Name | : | Emblica officinalis | |
| Common Name | : | Phyllanthus emblica, Emblica officinalis, Indian Gooseberry | |
| Plant Parts Used | : | Seed | |
| Extraction Method | : | Cold pressed | |
| Color & Odor | : | 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.