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Amla / Amalaki

Emblica officinalis / Phyllanthus emblica — The nurse fruit

Amla / Amalaki, Emblica officinalis / Phyllanthus emblica
Botanical name
Emblica officinalis / Phyllanthus emblica
Family
Phyllanthaceae
Parts
fruit
Origin
Ayurvedic
Tradition
Ayurveda
Native range
Indian subcontinent
Compound classes
phenolics, vitamins
Flavour
Intensely sour, astringent and slightly bitter, with the characteristic trick of leaving a sweet aftertaste when water is drunk afterwards
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