Amla Powder

Amla Powder is made from the dried, finely ground fruit of Phyllanthus emblica, known in English as Indian Gooseberry, one of the most revered fruits in Ayurvedic tradition. The small, sour fruit is genuinely exceptional for its Vitamin C content, among the richest of any commonly grown Indian fruit, and that nutritional density is a large part of why it has remained a staple ingredient across Ayurvedic wellness, haircare, and skincare preparations for centuries. It is also one of the three fruits that make up Triphala, alongside Haritaki and Bibhitaki, and the primary ingredient in Chyawanprash, two of Ayurveda's most enduring combination formulas.
 
The fruits are sun-dried and milled into a fine, pale green-brown powder that retains its characteristic sour, astringent character. In Ayurvedic and home haircare tradition specifically, Amla is closely associated with supporting hair strength and scalp health, one of the reasons it turns up so often in hair oils and herbal hair treatments across India, alongside its broader use in skincare and general wellness preparations. Supplied in food-grade quality, Amla Powder is a regular reorder for haircare and cosmetic formulators, as well as Ayurvedic manufacturers building classical formulations, and it's just as practical for a food or beverage brand working with candies and juices, or an individual buyer incorporating it into their own hair and wellness routine.
 
Specifications:
 
Botanical name: Phyllanthus emblica (syn. Emblica officinalis)
Also known as: Indian Gooseberry (English), Amla (Hindi), Nellikkai (Tamil), Usiri (Telugu), Nellikka (Malayalam), Nellikaayi (Kannada)
Plant part used: Fruit
Form: Fine powder
Colour: Pale green-brown. Natural variation between batches is normal.
Processing: Sun-dried and milled
Shelf life: 2 years from date of packaging
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container, away from direct sunlight and moisture
 
Applications:
 
Haircare: used in hair oils, hair packs, and herbal shampoo formulations
Cosmetics & Skincare: used in face packs and herbal skincare preparations
Ayurvedic & Herbal Formulation: a core ingredient in classical combination formulas such as Triphala and Chyawanprash
Food & Beverage: used in candies, juices, pickles, and Ayurvedic tonics
 
How to Use:
 
For a hair pack, mix with water or yoghurt into a smooth paste and apply to hair and scalp. For formulation use, blend into scrub, mask, hair oil, or beverage bases at your required concentration. As with any raw material, test in a small batch before scaling up.
 
Why Herbslyn?
 
Herbslyn supplies bulk raw materials from Salem, Tamil Nadu, to cosmetic formulators, soap and candle makers, Ayurvedic manufacturers, and individual buyers across India. Sourced from trusted growers and suppliers, our raw materials are carefully selected and every batch is quality-checked before dispatch for consistency you can rely on. Pack sizes run from small-batch testing quantities right through to full bulk orders, with competitive pricing shown directly on every product, no request-a-quote gating. Reach out any time to discuss your requirement, and we'll get back to you directly.
 
FAQ:
 
Is this related to Triphala? Yes, Amla is one of the three fruits that make up Triphala, alongside Haritaki and Bibhitaki.
 
How long does the powder last once opened? Best used within 2 years of packaging. Reseal tightly after each use.
 
Do you supply in bulk quantities beyond 1kg? Yes, see the bulk ordering note below.
Bulk or customized orders: Contact us for pricing.
 
The information on this page is provided for general and educational purposes. We recommend requesting a sample to check suitability for your specific use case before proceeding with a bulk order.