Amla, known as "nellikai" in Kannada, is a food and medicine. It is the most used ingredient in Ayurvedic products and treatments. It can be consumed raw to attain maximum health benefits. Amla is one ...

Amla is a vitamin-C–rich botanical whose polyphenols and tannins drive antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and metabolic benefits. Human trials and mechanistic studies show improvements in lipids, ...

Amla's antioxidants might help manage diabetes and lower blood sugar. You can get vitamin C and polyphenols from amla, which decrease inflammation and strengthen immunity. Amla may help prevent cancer ...

In Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, amla is more than a seasonal fruit. It appears in home kitchens as candy and juice, in festive gift boxes ...

Lauren O’Connor, MS, RDN, is a health and lifestyle writer and five-time cookbook author based in Los Angeles. She is a registered dietitian with over 15 years of experience in the field, specializing ...