Amla
Explore Amla for hair through Ayurveda and modern research. Learn about its natural compounds, hair and scalp relevance, evidence, limitations and safety.
Origin
Tropical and subtropical Asia, including the Indian subcontinent. (Plants of the World Online)
Traditional wisdom
Ayurvedic Rasayana and traditional food/medicinal use; also traditionally associated with hair care. (PubMed)
Why Soumm chose it
Potential hair-fibre conditioning/reinforcement and emerging interest in hair-growth biology. (PubMed)
Quick facts
- Botanical name
- Phyllanthus emblica L.
- Common names
- Indian Gooseberry, Amla, Amlaki, Nelli; Emblica officinalis is a botanical synonym. (Plants of the World Online)
- Source type
- Fruit-bearing tree
- Part used
- Fruit
- Natural constituents
- Polyphenols, hydrolysable tannins, gallic acid, ellagic-acid-related compounds, flavonoids, vitamin C and other plant constituents. (PubMed)
- Scalp relevance
- Potential antioxidant and other biological activity; direct clinical evidence for scalp conditions remains limited.
- Evidence status
- Promising but not established for hair-growth applications; stronger evidence exists for its phytochemical and antioxidant profile.