The Amla tree (botanical name: Phyllanthus emblica / Emblica officinalis), Indian gooseberry (Aamla from Sanskrit term “Amalika”) has great significance in the Hindu tradition. Amla Tree as per Vishnu Purana: According to Vishnu Purana, the amla tree is said to have germinated from the tears of Lord Vishnu himself. When Vishnu saw that the whole [...]
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