Amla Oil, Organic

Product Details

Botanical name :  Emblica officinalis or Phyllanthus emblica

Extraction method / Source :  Cold-pressed / seed. Cold pressing the seed produces a fine, highly nutritious oil.

Key constituents :  High in Vitamin C, plus many trace nutrients

Plant description :  Botanical family: Phyllanthaceae

Indian Gooseberry is a deciduous tree which grows to a height of 3 to 25 feet, with light green pinnate leaves. It produces small yellow-green flowers which develop into light greenish-yellow fruits with six vertical stripes, which turn red when ripe. The fruit is bitter and fibrous, and is used in Indian cooking. The seeds are pressed for their highly nutritious oil.

Regions of Production :  India

Growing Practices :  Organically farmed. Fruits are tested after harvest for purity.

Properties

Characteristics :  Light, yellowish-brown oil with characteristic aroma.

Properties :  Antioxidant, moisturizing

Uses :  Useful in a variety of hair products, as it nourishes the hair and moisturizes the scalp. For skin care, Amla Oil is used in anti-aging formulas to fight free-radical damage to the skin. Aromatherapy :  Use as a base oil and add therapeutic essential oils for your specific skin or hair type.

Storage :  Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light. Refrigeration prolongs the freshness of all-natural oils.

Safety

Safety :  GRAS, generally Recognized as Safe

Notice :  This information is for educational purposes only. It has not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition or disease and should not take the place of evaluation by a qualified health professional. Although we strive to provide information which is accurate and up to date, we cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of this information.

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