Amla Extract – Standardized (High ORAC)
Scientific Name : Emblica Officinalis
Common Name : Amla
Source : Amla Fruit
Composition : Tannins content By Titrimetry, Gallic acid BY HPLC & Natural Ascorbic acid (Vit.C)
Applications : Powerful Antioxidant due to high ORAC value
The unique Amla fruit extract of Herbochem has high ORAC value and the highest percentage of Tannins making it a powerful antioxidant. Amla which is also commonly known as the Indian Goose Berry and it is also called Indian Berry, Amla Berry, Amlaki and Emblica Officinails. Amla fruit has been widely accepted by the medico-research communities due to its high medicinal properties.1
Amla fruit is a fibrous, sour fruit that grows widely in India, the Middle East, and other South Asian countries. The Indian variety of Goose Berry has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for over a thousand years.2
Phyllanthus Emblica or Amla fruit is a rich source of Tannins which are low in molecular weight and have a molecular fragment similar to Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C).
Indian gooseberry or Amla fruit extract of herbal extracts or herbal powders has shown positive results in reducing total cholesterol levels, including the fatty acids called triglycerides without affecting levels of the high-density lipoprotein (HDL).3
Amlaki has also shown to have Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) value. This means that it has powerful anti-oxidant properties which prevent oxidation, especially one used to counteract the deterioration of stored food products or removes potentially damaging oxidizing agents in a living organism.4
According to research, including anti-oxidants in our diet (food, herbs, teas, supplements) have many health benefits which include:
- Slower signs of aging,
- Reduces cancer risk,
- Longer life span,
- Protection against heart diseases.5
Beyond being a vital ingredient of Ayurveda, Amla powder has become an important ingredient in modern era products like shampoos, oils and other cosmetic products.
Herbochem is one of the largest company of herbal extracts, manufacturer of Amla extract and they provide both suppliers and exporters from India and USA.
References:
1. https://www.organicfacts.net/
2. https://www.webmd.com/
3. https://www.masteringdiabetes.
4. https://draxe.com/top-10-high-
5. https://www.nutraingredients-
