Amla
Amla, also called Indian gooseberry, is the fruit of Phyllanthus emblica. It contains vitamin C and polyphenols, including tannins.
Also listed as Phyllanthus Emblica, Anwala, Indian Gooseberry, Emblica Officinalis
What it is studied for
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What is amla?
Amla, also called Indian gooseberry, is the fruit of Phyllanthus emblica, also known as Emblica officinalis. It contains vitamin C and polyphenols, including tannins. Laboratory and animal research explores antioxidant activity; human trials ask whether particular preparations change blood markers or symptoms. 1 2
Key studies
The most recent publications linked to Amla's ratings.
Why people take it
SuppCo community snapshot, 2026-09-28. Reasons for use are not evidence that it works.
Questions people ask
Is amla simply a vitamin C supplement?
No. The fruit also contains polyphenols, and the trials tested particular preparations rather than vitamin C alone. 1 3
Can amla replace cholesterol medicine?
The lipid review does not support substituting it for statins: the trials were short and the evidence low certainty. 2
How much amla was used for reflux?
The trial used two 500 mg tablets twice daily for four weeks. This is a study regimen, not an established personal dose. 4
Has amla been shown to treat cancer?
Laboratory and animal findings are being investigated, but a cancer-treatment benefit has not been demonstrated in humans. 5
Does “natural” mean it cannot interact?
No. Human platelet findings raise a particular concern when amla is combined with medicines that affect clotting. 6