Emblica officinalis Linn.
Small to medium sized tree , crooked trunk spreading branches , greyish green bark peels of flakes . leaves small , linear , pinnate , stipule ovate , acute . Flowers greyish , yellow , axillary fascicles . Male flowers subsessile , sepals 6 . Fruit nearly spherical berry , fleshy , globose , 2 seeded crustaceous cocci . seeds triangular , round , sharp edges .
- Family: Phyllanthaceae
- Habit: Herb or deciduous tree
- Habitat: Semi arid region
- Status : Not evaluated(NE)
Vernacular names
English - Indian gooseberry
Hindi - Aonla
Tami - Nelli
Malayalam- Nelli
Kannada - Usirikaya
Medicinal Uses
* One of the richest source of vitamin C, so stregthen immune system
* Good for skin
* Improve vision and health of eyes
* Effective for various bleeding disorders
* Prevent body from bacterial and fungal infections
