Dried Amla, or Amla whole, is obtained by drying fresh amla fruits. During the drying process, water (the main ingredient), is mostly eliminated. Thus leaving the nutritions behind which includes the presence of chromium. Chromium has therapeutic value in diabetes.

Amla is used world-wide. It has medicinal purposes and is used for various ailments such as fever, liver disorder, indigestion, anemia, heart complaints and urinary problems.

Amla is also known to have many beauty benefits. Used in many skin-care and hair-care products, it will freshen your skin and make your hair feel healthy, shiny and smooth.

Take pieces of dry amla, soak in water overnight, and use the water to rinse your hair in the shower.