Nellikkai (நெல்லிக்காய்) is the fruit of the amla tree, nelli (நெல்லி) in Tamil, the botanical Phyllanthus emblica (family Phyllanthaceae). AVM Herbals’ Nellikkai Powder is titled “Amla” and its product information describes the part as the fruit.
Names at a glance
- Tamil: நெல்லி (Nelli) for the tree and நெல்லிக்காய் (Nellikkai) for its fruit
- English: amla, Indian gooseberry, emblic, amalaki, amloki
- Botanical: Phyllanthus emblica L. (family Phyllanthaceae)
- Part used in AVM’s powder: fruit
One fruit, three names in use
English Wikipedia lists amla, Indian gooseberry, emblic, amalaki and amloki as names of Phyllanthus emblica. Tamil Wikipedia uses நெல்லி for the plant and describes its fruits, the நெல்லிக்காய். AVM Herbals sells the fruit as Nellikkai Powder; Thiripala Curnam, which AVM lists as the classical combination of kadukkai, thanrikkai and nellikkai, is a separate product.
In the AVM Herbals range
Nellikkai Powder is made from amla fruit. Its product page gives the directions for use and the pack size; please follow the directions on the pack. AVM Herbals lists it in the Immunity, Vitality and Daily Wellness collections. See also Thiripala Curnam and the guide to Kadukkai.
Herbal products are not suitable for everyone. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a health condition, please speak to a qualified practitioner before starting any herbal product.
தமிழில் சுருக்கம்
நெல்லிக்காய் என்பது நெல்லி (Phyllanthus emblica) மரத்தின் பழம். ஏவிஎம் ஹெர்பல்ஸின் நெல்லிக்காய் பொடி இந்தப் பழத்திலிருந்து தயாரிக்கப்படுகிறது; திரிபலா சூரணம் தனிப் பொருள். பயன்படுத்தும் முறைக்குத் தயாரிப்புப் பக்கத்தைப் பார்க்கவும்.
References
- Kew Plants of the World Online (POWO) — Phyllanthus emblica L., accepted species, family Phyllanthaceae (botanical identity and accepted name only): powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:353838-1
- International Plant Names Index (IPNI), Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew — Phyllanthus emblica L. (name record): ipni.org/n/353838-1
- English Wikipedia — Phyllanthus emblica (common names): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phyllanthus_emblica
- Tamil Wikipedia — நெல்லி (Tamil name for the plant; its fruits): ta.wikipedia.org/wiki/நெல்லி
- AVM Herbals product listings: Nellikkai Powder (title “Amla”, Tamil product name and ingredient line) and Thiripala Curnam
These references establish the plant’s identity and accepted name, the fruit and the Tamil names; they are not evidence of health effects. This is general traditional-use information, not medical advice.
About this guide
Published by AVM Herbals. Prepared with AI assistance from the cited botanical sources and AVM product listings. Tamil wording is awaiting native review. Suggest a correction.