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