Amla, or Indian gooseberry, is the fruit of Phyllanthus emblica, long used in Indian hair care. See the full Amla page in our Botanicals Library.
Supriya Bhandary
Founder, Soumm · 4 September 2026
Amla, or Indian gooseberry, is the fruit of Phyllanthus emblica, a long-standing botanical in Indian hair care.
For its origins, natural compounds, research and safety, see the full Amla page in the Botanicals Library.
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