Amla
Powder
English
Name
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Amla; Indian
Goosberry
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Scientific
Name
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Emblica
officinalis
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Description
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Amla powder
comes from dried amla fruit.
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Properties
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Very high
vitamin C content (20 times that of orange juice)
Antiseptic;
natural astringent and cleanser;
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Medicinal
Uses
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Applied
externally as antiseptic for wounds;
Palliative
for snake bites and scorpion stings.
Stimulates
hair growth.
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Methods of
using:
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Hair
conditioner:
Mix 200g of
amla powder with lukewarm water (for shoulder length hair). Apply the thick
paste to your hair. Cover your hair with a shower cap or cling film and leave
for an hour or two. Then wash off thoroughly.
Face mask (to firm and tighten skin):
Mix 1
tablespoon of amla powder with water to form a paste. Apply the paste to your
face and leave on for 5-10 minutes. Wash off with warm water.
Aids dye
absorption:
Mix amla
powder with water to form a paste and apply to your hair as described for the
hair conditioner above. Do this before applying henna or indigo to help the
henna/indigo dye release better.
Mixed with
henna to darken shade
Mix 3-4
tablespoons of amla powder to 100g henna powder. Make a paste with henna, lemon
juice and hibiscus as usual and leave to release the dye over night. Then
apply to your hair and leave for 3-4 hours. Wash off thoroughly.
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Customers are advised to do a test patch on the skin and a strand test before applying any products. We will not be held responsible for undesired results from products that we sell. Our website provides information only and does not replace the need to consult with your health care professional for specific relevant advice on using products.
