what is emblica
EmblicaÂ® is a well-defined material, isolated from Phyllanthus emblica (syn. Emblica officinalis) fruits. This tree is native to tropical southeastern Asia, particularly India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and southern China. Phyllanthus emblica (known as Indian gooseberry) is one of the most important Ayurvedic ingredients in India and has been used to treat a wide variety of human ailments for thousands of years.