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Embelica Details & Specifications |
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| Botanical Name |
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Embelica officinalis Gaerth |
| English Name |
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Embelica |
| Hindi Name |
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Amla |
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| CATEGORY |
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Laxative |
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| SOURCE |
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State of the part used |
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Bark |
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Fruits |
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Fresh and dried |
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| FAMILY |
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Euphorbiaceae |
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| GEOGRAPHICAL SOURCE |
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Plant is indigenous to India and is found in following countries :-
India
Myanmar
Sri Lanka
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| IDENTIFICATION |
| Organoleptic characteristics |
| Colour |
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| Odour |
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Odourless |
| Taste |
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Slightly sour and astringent |
| Size |
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1.5 to 2.5 cm. in diameter |
| Physical
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| Total Ash |
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N/A |
| Moisture |
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Not more than 2-5% when dried |
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| CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS |
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Major chemical constituents responsible for physicochemical and therapeutic action of the herb are :---
Natural source of vitamin C (contains 600 to 750 mg/100 g)
Tannin (5.0%)
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| Minor |
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Minor chemical constituents of this herb affecting color, odour, taste and stability are
Fat
Phyllemblin
Mineral matters - phosphorous, iron and calcium
Pectin
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| CULTIVATION |
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The climatic conditions suitable for cultivation of this herb are |
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| STORAGE |
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To maintain physicochemical properties and medicinal values of the herb it is recommended to maintain following storage conditions :-
Air tight containers
Protection from light
Protection from moisture
Microbial contamination
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