Organic Amla Powder

  • 100% pure and natural
  • Ecocert
  • Organic Cosmetic
Rich in vitamin C, amla is traditionally recognised in Ayurveda as a powerful regenerating ingredient. This powder is known for its benefits in preventing hair loss, brightening the complexion and purifying the skin. It also soothes individuals of Vâta and Pitta constitution.

Anti-ageing

All hair types

£5.00

Price per kg = £20

Organic Amla Powder
Organic Amla Powder

Anti-ageing

All hair types

Features

Properties and uses

Special product

In practice

Quality

Storage and precautions

Find out more

Features

Our commitments

stamp 100% PURE AND NATURAL
ecocert 98472734-81f4-4e03-9fd1-4d73a6bd5e2d large

Cultivation

Organic, certified by Ecocert Greenlife in accordance with the Ecocert standard available at http://cosmetiques.ecocert.com

Quality

100% pure and natural.

Production process

Hand-picked Amla fruit, air-dried and ground

Part of the plant used

Fruit

Botanical name

Emblica officinalis fruit

Botanical family

Euphorbiaceae

Benefits and properties

  • Anti-ageing

  • Astringent

  • Hair strengthening

  • Purifying

Country of origin

India

Other names

Amalaki, Phyllanthus emblica, Emblic myrobolan, Indian gooseberry

INCI name

Emblica officinalis fruit powder

Environmental qualities and characteristics product sheet

Reference

03039 - organic amla powder 15 g

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Main packaging material

Paper bag

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Recyclability

Most packaging can be recycled

Properties and uses

Skin care

Hair care

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Properties

As a cosmetic ingredient, organic Ayurvedic amla powder is renowned for the following properties:

  • Toning and astringent, it brightens the complexion and cleanses and purifies the skin.

  • It strengthens teeth and soothes gums.

  • An anti-ageing ingredient, it regenerates skin tissue.

  • In Ayurveda:

    • Soothes Vata and Pitta doshas, and increases Kapha if used in excess.

    • It acts on all tissue, the essences of the body and the source of vitality.

    • It is particularly useful for increasing Pitta's vitality and immunity.

Suitable for

  • All skin types

  • Dull, devitalised skin

  • Mature skin

  • Weak teeth, swollen gums.

Blends

  • To strengthen teeth: Bay laurel hydrosol, Lithotamnion powder, stinging nettle powder.

  • To cleanse and purify the skin: Tulsi powder, burdock root powder, tea tree, Damask rose hydrosol, Blue gum eucalyptus hydrosols.

In practice

  • As a paste or poultice, mixed with other natural powders

  • As an aqueous macerate (or infusion), incorporated into the aqueous phase of your homemade cosmetic formulas, it's the ideal active ingredient for making:

    • An astringent and purifying lotion

    • A regenerating face cream

    • Soothing toothpaste

  • As a macerated oil, incorporated into the oily phase of your homemade cosmetic formulas, it's ideal for making:

    • A toning massage oil

    • A soothing face cream

Special product

EXCEPTIONAL PRODUCT

Aroma-Zone strives to offer you products of the best possible quality, whether in terms of their composition, richness in active ingredients, scent, type of cultivation, geographical origin, method of extraction, or the quality of the producer’s work. They are also remarkable for their ethical standards and sustainable development approach. We seek out rare, and sometimes even exclusive, products by contacting suppliers from all around the world and purchasing directly from producers, always ensuring favourable economic conditions for our partners. To highlight some of our exceptionally high-quality products and to share as much information as possible about them, we have decided to create an “exceptional product” label.

We offer you an organically grown Amla fruit powder directly from India, where it has been used traditionally for thousands of years. This powder is bought directly from the producer. The fruit's high vitamin C content makes it one of the most powerful regenerants in Ayurvedic medicine, and it is also used in cosmetics to promote hair growth and combat premature grey hair. This product is therefore one of our exceptional products.

Amla, an Indian plant powder with many traditional uses

Native to India, the amla tree is renowned for its longevity and produces edible fruit also known as 'Indian gooseberries'.

In practice

General characteristics

Water-insoluble

Use as a dispersion

Oil-insoluble

Use as a dispersion

Use in home cosmetics

Poultices, creams and milks, lotions, hair masks, face masks, oils, shampoos

Equivalence table

Compare the capacity of the utensils we use

Some recipe ideas

Recipe for Amla aqueous macerate

Choose a quantity appropriate to the quantity needed in your formula, adding a small margin to compensate for losses due to filtration.

How it works

1

Use scales to weigh the quantity of powder

2

Using a powder funnel, pour the powder into the water.

3

Shake well to disperse the powder in the liquid.

4

Leave to macerate for 24 hours in a dark place, stirring occasionally.

5

After maceration, filter through a coffee filter or a clean, suitable cloth.

6

Collect the filtrate and transfer it using a clean pipette into a previously disinfected airtight bottle.

How to use:

This solution can be incorporated as an aqueous phase in your hair and skin care products.

This preservative-free extract is very sensitive to microbial contamination. Be sure to use it quickly and keep it refrigerated. If you want to keep it longer, you'll need to add a preservative like Aroma-Zone grapefruit seed extract: 20 drops for 100 ml of macerate or about 4.8 ml for 1 litre of macerated oil.

Recipe for Amla infusion

Choose a quantity appropriate to the quantity needed in your formula, adding a small margin to compensate for losses due to filtration.

How it works

1

Bring the required amount of water to the boil.

2

Weigh the quantity of powder using scales.

3

Add the boiling water to the amla powder.

4

Leave to infuse for 10-15 minutes.

5

After brewing, filter through a coffee filter or a clean, suitable cloth.

6

Collect the filtrate and leave to cool.

How to use:

This solution can be incorporated as an aqueous phase into your haircare or skincare products.

This preservative-free extract is highly sensitive to microbial contamination. Be sure to use it quickly and keep it refrigerated. If you want to keep it for longer, you'll need to add a preservative such as Aroma-Zone grapefruit seed extract: 20 drops for 100 ml of macerate or about 4.8 ml for 1 litre of macerated oil.

Recipe for Amla macerated oil

Choose a quantity appropriate to the quantity needed in your formula, adding a small margin to compensate for losses due to filtration.

How it works

1

Transfer the oil to a bottle.

2

Weigh the quantity of powder using scales.

3

Using a powder funnel, pour the powder into the oil.

4

Shake well to disperse the powder in the liquid.

5

Leave to macerate for 24 hours away from air and light, shaking occasionally when cold or for 15 minutes when warm.

6

After maceration, filter through a coffee filter or a clean, suitable cloth.

7

Collect the filtrate and transfer it using a clean pipette into a previously disinfected airtight bottle.

How to use:

This macerated oil is ready to be incorporated as an oily phase into your skincare products. The product is stable and can be stored for several months in a cool, dark place.

  • As a paste, mask or poultice: mix with other natural powders, then with hot water to achieve the desired consistency.

  • As an aqueous macerate (or infusion): use as an aqueous phase in your hair or skin blends.

  • As a macerated oil: incorporated as an oily phase into your hair or skin blends.

Quality

Organoleptic properties

  • Appearance: fine powder; you can press your fingers on the sachet to easily blend any lumps back into the powder.

  • Colour: light brown

  • Odour: sweet, tangy, botanical, fresh, characteristic

  • Virya: refreshing

Composition

  • Vitamin C

  • Flavonoids, tannins

  • Phenolic acids (gallic acid, ellagic acid)

Storage and precautions

Storage

Store away from air, moisture and light. Close the container tightly after each use.

Precautions

  • Powdery product and irritant; do not use near a source of ventilation.

  • It is advisable to use a mask and goggles when handling the powder.

  • Avoid contact with eyes; if contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with clean water.

  • Keep out of reach of children.

  • This powder is very active. We recommend that you always perform a patch test with the product in the inside of the elbow 24 hours before application.

Find out more

Ayurveda, or Ayurvedic medicine, is a comprehensive sacred therapeutic science that has been used for over 5,000 years in India. It is also a philosophy and a way of life. In Sanskrit, 'ayur' means 'life' and 'veda' means 'science or knowledge'. Discovered by the Rishis or great sages of the Himalayas through observation of nature and the five elements (Water, Earth, Fire, Air, and Space or Ether), it is based on the concept of the three doshas (Vâta, Pitta and Kapha), which is each comprised of two elements.

Warning

The properties, information and methods of use below are quotes from reference books or websites on aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informative purposes only and in no way constitutes medical guidance. Under no circumstances can this information be used as a substitute for a medical diagnosis, consultation or follow-up, nor can it incur our liability. We recommend that you consult the guide to essential oils before using them, so that you are aware of any precautions that need to be taken. If in doubt, consult a doctor before using essential oils.

Responsible Person

  • EU responsible person: Aroma-Zone FR-84220 Cabrières d’Avignon

  • UK responsible person: Obelis UK Ltd, Sandford Gate, Oxford, OX4 6LB, UK

Opinions

Equivalents

Essential Oils

1 ml = approximately 35 drops (with our Aroma-Zone dropper caps)

Carrier oils

1 pump (Aroma-Zone aluminium pump) = approx. 0.15 ml

Mass / Volume conversion (for a liquid)

Mass (g) = Density x Volume (ml) at 20°C

Further information

1 full teaspoon = between 3 and 4.5 ml

1 full tablespoon = between 7.5 and 10 ml


However, these spoon ratios depend on a number of factors (e.g. viscosity of the liquid, temperature, depth and size of the spoon, rheological behaviour of the liquid), and we strongly advise you to use precise measuring equipment, such as graduated test tubes, graduated pipettes, and precision scales.

Aromatherapy recipes from the bibliography

EO = Essential Oil VO = Carrier Oil or Macerated Oil

General tonic (D. Frawley and V. Lad)

Health & wellbeingLow energy, fatigue

  • Amla powder: 5 g

  • Hot water: one cup

Directions for use: mix 5 g of powder in a cup of hot water. Filter if necessary. Drink this infusion twice a day.

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Bibliography

1

Supplier documents

2

'The Divinity of Plants - An Ayurvedic Guide to Herbal Medicine'

Dr. David Frawley and Dr. Vasant Lad

3

Determination of gallic acid in Phyllanthus emblica Linn. dried fruit powder by HPTLC. J Pharm Bioallied Sci. 2010; 2(2):105-8

Sawant L, Pandita N, Prabhakar B.

4

Chaudhuri RK. Emblica cascading antioxidant: a novel natural skincare ingredient. Skin Pharmacol Appl Skin Physiol. 2002 ;15(5):374-80

5

Vitamin C content and antioxidant activity of the fruit and of the Ayurvedic preparation of Emblica officinalis Gaertn. J Ethnopharmacol. 2006 ;104(1-2):113-8

Scartezzini P, Antognoni F, Raggi MA, Poli F, Sabbioni C.

6

Therapeutic potential of Phyllanthus emblica (amla): the ayurvedic wonder. J Basic Clin Physiol Pharmacol. 2010;21(1):93-105.

Krishnaveni M, Mirunalini S.