Amla Powder

Description

Amla Powder (آملہ پاؤڈر)

Amla, also called Indian gooseberry, is one of the most loved fruits in desi and Unani tradition. We dry the fruit and grind it into a fine, light brown powder that is easy to use at home.

Quick facts

Below are the ways Amla Powder is valued in desi and Unani tradition. This is traditional and general information, not medical advice.

15 ways to use Amla Powder

1. Classic hair mask: Mix 2 to 3 spoons with water to a paste, apply on scalp and hair for 30 minutes, then wash.
2. Yogurt hair pack: Mix with yogurt for a softer, conditioning hair mask.
3. Mehndi booster: Add 1 to 2 spoons to henna paste for a richer colour.
4. Hair wash trio: Mix equal parts with reetha and sikakai powder as a natural hair wash.
5. Morning drink: Stir half a teaspoon into a glass of water with a little honey.
6. Honey spoon: Mix a pinch with a spoon of honey, an old winter habit.
7. Amla sharbat: Add to cold water with sugar, salt and roasted zeera.
8. Face pack: Mix 1 spoon with besan and rose water, leave 10 minutes, rinse.
9. Chutney tang: Add a pinch to green chutney for a sour kick.
10. Raita flavour: Sprinkle a little into raita with black salt.
11. Smoothie add in: Blend half a teaspoon into fruit smoothies.
12. Homemade Triphala: Mix with harar and baheda powder in equal parts.
13. Hair rinse: Soak 2 spoons in water overnight, strain and use as a final rinse.
14. Scalp oil mix: Warm a spoon in coconut oil, cool, strain and massage in.
15. Salad dressing: Whisk a pinch into lemon and olive oil dressing.

20 benefits and traditional uses of Amla Powder

1. Rich in vitamin C: Amla is one of the richest natural fruit sources of vitamin C.
2. Antioxidant fruit: Its natural antioxidants are why amla is valued as a daily wellness food.
3. Classic hair mask: Mixed with water or yogurt, it is the most famous desi hair mask for shine.
4. Scalp care: Used in the tradition to keep the scalp clean and fresh.
5. Natural hair colour boost: Added to mehndi to give a deeper, richer tone to hennaed hair.
6. Part of Triphala: One of the three fruits in the classic Triphala mix.
7. Digestive tradition: Taken in small amounts in desi homes to keep the stomach light.
8. Cooling nature: Unani tradition describes amla as cooling, useful in hot Pakistani summers.
9. Seasonal wellness: A spoon with honey is an old winter habit for general wellness.
10. Skin face packs: Mixed with besan and rose water for a fresh looking face pack.
11. Eye tradition: Old desi books link amla with healthy eyes, often eaten as murabba.
12. Sour flavour for food: A pinch adds a pleasant tang to chutneys and raita.
13. Amla drink: Stirred into water with honey and a pinch of salt as a summer drink.
14. Tonic ingredient: Used by hakeems in many classic tonic and rasayana formulas.
15. Mouth freshness: Chewing dried amla pieces is a traditional after meal habit.
16. Easy to store: Powder form keeps well and is quick to use every day.
17. Pairs with other herbs: Works well with reetha, sikakai, bhringraj and methi in hair packs.
18. Natural sourness for pickles: Used in homemade achar and chutney recipes.
19. Budget friendly superfood: A small daily amount goes a long way.
20. Family friendly: Commonly used by all ages in food amounts across Pakistani homes.

Buying tip: Good amla powder is light brown to beige, slightly sour and tangy in smell, and free from lumps or a musty odour.

Why buy from Maqsood Herbal Store

We have been in the herbal trade since 2005. Every item is checked for correct identity, colour, smell and cleanliness, and packed fresh after you order. We deliver all over Pakistan within 3 days for a flat Rs 300. You can pay by Cash on Delivery, JazzCash or Easypaisa. Sealed items can be returned within 7 days.

Storage

Keep in a cool, dry place in an airtight container, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Always use a dry spoon.

Please see a doctor

Traditional use is not the same as proven medical treatment. Please see a doctor or a qualified hakeem before using any herb for a health problem, especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, giving it to a child, taking regular medicine, or have a long term illness. Stop use and see a doctor if you notice any allergy or side effect.

Need guidance? WhatsApp Hakeem Rizwan Maqsood at +92 301 7531564, daily from 9 AM to 9 PM.

Urdu mein khulasa

آملہ پاؤڈر: مقصود ہربل اسٹور سے اصل اور صاف مال، احتیاط سے پیک کیا گیا۔ کسی بیماری میں استعمال سے پہلے ڈاکٹر یا حکیم سے مشورہ ضرور کریں۔ پورے پاکستان میں 300 روپے ڈیلیوری، کیش آن ڈیلیوری دستیاب۔

Disclaimer: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The information on this page describes traditional use only and is not medical advice.