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Organic Amla Powder (Amalaki) – Ayurvedic Vitamin C Antioxidant for Natural Vitality, Hair & Skin

Organic Amla Powder (Amalaki) – Ayurvedic Vitamin C Antioxidant for Natural Vitality, Hair & Skin

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About This Herb

Known as the "fruit of immortality" in classical Ayurvedic texts, Amalaki, also called Amla, Indian Gooseberry, or Emblica officinalis, is one of the most revered herbs in the entire Ayurvedic tradition. It is a key ingredient in two of Ayurveda's most celebrated formulas: Chyawanprash and Triphala, and is classified as a rasayana, a rejuvenating tonic that nourishes the deep tissues and supports natural longevity and vitality.

What makes Amalaki truly exceptional is its rare combination of cooling and nourishing qualities. Where most digestive herbs generate heat, Amalaki works differently, it soothes and cools excess Pitta (heat) throughout the digestive tract while still gently kindling Agni (digestive fire). This makes it an ideal Ayurvedic herb for gentle, sensitive digestion and for those who prefer a cooler, more soothing digestive herb in their daily wellness routine.

Naturally rich in Vitamin C, polyphenols, and tannins, Amalaki is one of Ayurveda's most celebrated Rasayana herbs, nourishing the blood, building Ojas (vital essence), and supporting naturally healthy skin, seasonal vitality, and tissue nourishment from the inside out.

Part of Kimmana Nichols' Custom Formula, Apana Prana: Amalaki is one of the key herbs in Kimmana Nichols' custom-designed Apana Prana formula, an Ayurvedic colon wellness blend featuring Slippery Elm, Psyllium Husk, and a precise combination of Ayurvedic herbs for natural digestive ease and comfortable elimination. In Apana Prana, Amalaki contributes its naturally cooling, Pitta-soothing, and Rasayana nourishing qualities to support a comfortable, balanced digestive experience. Explore Apana Prana

Amalaki is also part of Kimmana Nichol's 16-herb blend Ojas Nectar which aids in digestion, assimilation, and tissue transformation.

Benefits

• Soothes and cools excess digestive heat throughout the digestive tract, traditionally valued as Ayurveda's premier Pitta-cooling digestive herb

• Gently kindles Agni (digestive fire) while maintaining a cool, comfortable digestive environment

• Supports comfortable, regular bowel movements and easy, settled digestion

• Supports a calm, comfortable digestive experience, traditionally used in Ayurveda for Amlapitta (excess digestive heat)

• Traditionally used to support natural digestive comfort and post-meal digestive ease

• Nourishes and builds the blood (Rakta dhatu) through its sweet post-digestive effect (Madhura Vipaka)

• Builds Ojas, the Ayurvedic vital essence governing natural resilience, vitality, and radiance

• Exceptionally rich in naturally occurring Vitamin C, tannins, and antioxidant polyphenols

• Supports whole-body rejuvenation as a Rasayana, traditionally used to nourish the seven bodily tissues and support natural healthy ageing

• Supports naturally healthy, radiant skin from within through its Rasayana nourishing and blood-building action

• Supports natural Ojas vitality and seasonal wellness with consistent daily use

Directions for Use

• Standard dose: 3–6 grams (approximately ½ to 1 teaspoon) once or twice daily, or as advised by your Ayurvedic practitioner.

• With warm water: Stir the powder into a small glass of warm water and drink before or after meals. Warm water supports absorption and the herb's digestive action.

• With honey or ghee: For a traditional rejuvenating preparation, mix with a small amount of raw honey or warm ghee to enhance the herb's nourishing and Ojas-building qualities.

• In smoothies or food: Amalaki powder has a tart, slightly sour taste and blends well into smoothies, warm porridge, or herbal drinks. Start with ¼–½ teaspoon and adjust to taste.

• For Pitta digestive ease: Take with a small amount of cool water or coconut water, ideally before meals, to support a cool, comfortable digestive experience.

• Long-term use: As a Rasayana herb, Amalaki is designed for consistent daily use over weeks and months to build deep nourishment, Ojas, and tissue vitality. Benefits deepen over time.

• Note: Please consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medications.

Key Botanicals

• Amalaki fruit powder (Emblica officinalis / Phyllanthus emblica), certified organic, dried and ground whole fruit

No fillers, binders, preservatives, or additives. 100% pure single-herb Amalaki powder.

Why it works?

  • benefits of amla herb

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amalaki and what makes it unique in Ayurveda? +

Amalaki (Emblica officinalis / Amla / Indian Gooseberry / Nelli) is one of Ayurveda's most revered Rasayana (rejuvenating) herbs, known as the 'fruit of immortality' in classical texts. It is the primary ingredient in Chyawanprash and one of the three fruits in Triphala. What makes Amalaki unique is its rare combination of all five tastes except salty, its cooling nature, and its extraordinary natural Vitamin C content, making it simultaneously a digestive herb, a skin tonic, and a whole-body Rasayana. It is not a treatment for any medical condition.

How do I take Amalaki powder? +

Amalaki is traditionally taken as ½–1 teaspoon mixed in warm water, warm milk, or with a small amount of honey or ghee once or twice daily. Its naturally tart, sour taste blends well into smoothies, porridge, or herbal teas. For Pitta types it is traditionally taken with cool water. For Vata types, warm milk with honey is the classical preparation. Always consult your healthcare practitioner before beginning any new supplement.

Is Amalaki the same as Amla? +

Yes, Amalaki, Amla, Aamalaa, and Indian Gooseberry are all names for the same fruit: Emblica officinalis (also known as Phyllanthus emblica). In South India it is called Nelli (Tamil) or Nellika (Kannada). In Ayurveda it is most commonly called Amalaki. In common usage in Australia and internationally it is often sold as Amla powder. All refer to the same certified organic fruit powder.

Can Amalaki help with acne or skin blemishes? +

Amalaki is one of Ayurveda's foremost herbs for naturally clear, radiant skin, its Pitta-cooling, Rakta shodhana (blood-cleansing), and naturally rich Vitamin C and antioxidant content have made it a cornerstone of Ayurvedic skin wellness for thousands of years. Many people with Pitta-type skin concerns include Amalaki as a daily internal tonic for naturally clear, luminous skin. Amalaki is not a treatment for acne, skin disease, or any dermatological condition. Consult a dermatologist for persistent skin concerns.

Can Amalaki support hair growth and scalp health? +

Amalaki is Ayurveda's most celebrated herb for hair nourishment, its naturally rich Vitamin C, antioxidant polyphenols, and blood-nourishing (Rakta dhatu) action are traditionally associated with supporting naturally lustrous, strong, and healthy-looking hair. Amla oil is one of the most widely used traditional hair care preparations in Indian wellness culture. Amalaki is not a treatment for hair loss, alopecia, or any diagnosed hair condition. Consult a healthcare professional for diagnosed hair concerns.

Can Amalaki support digestive ease and constipation? +

Amalaki is unique among Ayurvedic digestive herbs in its ability to simultaneously cool excess Pitta heat and gently support natural elimination, making it particularly valuable for people who experience heat-type digestive discomfort or irregular elimination. Its natural fibre content and Pachana (Ama-digesting) action are traditionally valued for supporting comfortable, regular natural bowel ease. Amalaki is not a treatment for constipation or any digestive condition. Please consult your healthcare practitioner for persistent digestive concerns.

What is the difference between Amalaki and Triphala? +

Amalaki is one of the three fruits in Triphala, specifically the Pitta-pacifying, cooling, and blood-nourishing fruit. Triphala combines Amalaki with Haritaki (Vata-balancing) and Bibhitaki (Kapha-clearing) to create a complete tridoshic formula that addresses all three doshas simultaneously. Taking Amalaki alone is ideal for those who want primarily Pitta-cooling, skin-nourishing, and antioxidant support. Taking Triphala provides broader whole-system digestive cleansing and tissue nourishment.