Though the Indian gooseberry tree is native to India, today it is also grown commercially in regions of the Middle East and Asia. While all parts of the amla tree are believed to hold medicinal benefits, amla fruits are very high in vitamin C, as well as several other antioxidants and nutrients
Amla oil is most commonly used to promote hair and scalp health, but amla oil has many other uses. Common uses of amla oil include:
But amla fruits are known to be high in powerful antioxidants and other nutrients that have very well established health benefits. Amla oils also contain additional nutrients and antioxidants associated with the type of oil used.
Common compounds and nutrients found in amla fruit and oil: