Ayurvedic

Amla

Also called: Indian gooseberry, emblica officinalis

Indian gooseberry, rich in vitamin C.

Why people take it
Hair, cholesterol, immunity.
What the evidence says
Small studies show modest cholesterol benefits.
How it is usually taken
Fresh fruit, juice or 500 mg to 1 g of powder a day.
Be careful
May add to blood thinners and diabetes medicines.
Medicines it can interact with
May add slightly to blood thinners and lower sugar with diabetes medicines.

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Common questions

What is Amla?

Indian gooseberry, rich in vitamin C.

Why do people take Amla?

Hair, cholesterol, immunity.

Does Amla work?

Small studies show modest cholesterol benefits.

How much Amla do people take?

Fresh fruit, juice or 500 mg to 1 g of powder a day.

Is Amla safe?

May add to blood thinners and diabetes medicines.

Does Amla interact with medicines?

May add slightly to blood thinners and lower sugar with diabetes medicines.

Sources and further reading

Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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