What Is Amla Extract?
Amla extract is oil that is extracted from the Indian gooseberry or amla plant. Unlike other plant extracts, the oil is taken from the bark, leaves, flowers, seeds, and fruit of the amla plant. The extract is thought to have beneficial healing properties and it is found in capsules, dried powder preparations, and in a liquid form. This plant produces berry-like fruit and it is also dried and sold as a holistic remedy. Amla extract can also be found in shampoos and conditioners because it has a softening and shining effect on the hair.