A small deciduous tree native to India bearing a tart fruit rich in vitamin C, also called Indian gooseberry; widely used in traditional medicine and cuisine.
From Sanskrit 'amalaki' or 'amalaka,' the word is native to South Asian languages and entered English through English colonial contact with India. The Sanskrit root relates to terms meaning 'sour' or 'tart.'
Amla fruit contains more vitamin C per ounce than oranges, and it's been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years—now Western supplement companies are turning it into powders and capsules, essentially repackaging ancient knowledge for modern consumers.
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