amalaki :

Synonyms

Synonyms in Ayurveda: dhatriphala, amalaki, shriphala, dhatrika, dhatri, amrita, shita, gayatrei, vrushya, rocani, tishyaphala, pancarasa, kayastha, amala

Vaysya, amalaki, vrishya, jatifala, shiv, dhatrifala, shrifala, and amritfala are various synonyms of this herb. Amalak, dhatri, tishyafala and amrita are Sanskrit names of amla. All the effects of this herb are equivalent to haritaki. Special features of this herb is to cure bleeding disorders (rakta pitta) and diabetes (prameha). It is aphrodisiac (virshya) and anti-ageing (rasayan). Its sour taste is used to pacify vatadosha, sweet taste and cool effects help to pacify pitta dosha and dry (rookash) and pungent taste pacifies kaphadosha in body. Hence this herb is used to make the equilibrium of tridosha. Virya of seeds and fruits are also same.

Amalki, Amalaki – having sour taste

Dhatri – takes care of the patient like a mother

Shriphala fruit is auspicious

Amrutaphala – As good as nectar

Vayastha, Vayasya – anti aging

Tishyaphala,

Sheetaphala – has coolant propert