Amla Fruit is a natural and efficacious antioxidant which contains the highest amount of vitamin C (3000 mg per fruit) in natural form and cytokine-like substances identified as zeatin, z.riboside and z.nucleotide. It is acrid, cooling, refrigerant, diuretic, laxative and used in the preparation of hair dyes. The dried fruit is useful in anxiety, melancholia, haemorrhage, diabetes, diarrhea and dysentery. It has anabolic, antibacterial, carminative, expectorant, cardio tonic, antipyretic, astringent, cooling, ophthalmic, digestive, aphrodisiac, antioxidative, antiviral, antiemetic and resistance building properties and is used in the treatment of leucorrhoea and atheroclerosis. Its astringent properties prevent infection and help in healing of ulcers. It is used as a laxative to relieve constipation in piles.

Ancient text refers to Amla as the best treatment for premature aging. Regular usage leads to rejuvenation of the body, increases memory and improves eyesight. Along with iron it is a valuable remedy in anemia, jaundice and dyspepsia. Beneficial in treatment of respiratory disorders. It is especially valuable in tuberculosis of the lungs, asthma and bronchitis. It is also an effective remedy for heart diseases. It tones up the functions of all organs of the body and builds up health by destroying the heterogenous or harmful and disease causing elements. It increases immunity in the body.

It is reported to have the property of promoting hair growth, pigmentation and preventing premature graying of hair.