Amalaki is both generally revitalizing and useful for many specific applications. It is effective in bringing balance to all three doshas. For this reason it is a central ingredient in the ayurvedic health tonic, Chyawanprash, which itself is regarded as the “Elixer of Life”, and is noted for its rejuvenative, energizing, and immunity boosting properties. In addition, amalaki plays a central role in the famous rasayana Triphala, which is a staple of ayurvedic treatment. Amalaki’s rare combination of astringent and nourishing qualities make it helpful for the healing and rebuilding of all tissue types. As such it is used both internally and externally to heal any manner of wound or ailment. It is also known to increase ojas, which is the vital fluid from which vigor and immunity flow.

The mother of all healing fruit, Amalaki, is traditionally known as the nurse for its broadly applicable and powerful healing properties. Charaka Samhita states, “Amalaki is the best among rejuvenative herbs.” It bears over twenty names and many more uses in traditional healing practices all across Asia, its potency clearly suffers no lack of renown. However, its origin and home are under the great tree of ayurvedic medicine where its true power and multifarious purpose are brought forth for the healing and rejuvenation of humankind.