Amalaki is the fruit of the Indian gooseberry tree which grows in the Himalayas. The amalaki is an almost-spherical fruit that is light greenish yellow in color and is hard and smooth. It has a taste that is sour as well as bitter and astringent. This contributes to the vibrant taste of Zrii, which is said to "enliven the tongue". In ancient Ayurvedic practices, from which the formulation of Zrii has been taken from, any food or drink that can "enliven the tongue" has healing capabilities.



The amalaki is harvested using an ancient technique which is called wildcrafting. The fruit is hand-picked and combined with other ingredients including ginger, turmeric, tulsi, schizandra, haritaki and jujube, which are all naturally processed to create the nutritional drink Zrii.

Before being discovered by the modern world, the amalaki has been used for a wide range of traditional uses. Whether it was fresh or dried, believers of the ancient practice Ayurveda made use of the fruit in many herbal preparations. They did not only use the fruit but also the seeds, leaves, as well as the root, bark and flowers of the amalaki or Indian gooseberry tree. The herbal preparations that were made using amalaki were used in: enhancing digestion; treating constipation; reducing fever; promoting vitality; purifying the blood; relieving cough and asthma; curing colds; strengthening the heart; stimulating hair growth; and enhancing the capabilities of the brain. Amalaki has also been used to make shampoos and hair oils and even inks and fabric dyes.

Today, a lot of research and studies have been conducted on the amalaki or the Indian gooseberry. These extensive studies have shown that the fruit has numerous antiviral and antimicrobial properties, along with other properties that can help in improving the overall health condition of the body.

Scientists and nutritionists have studied that the amalaki has a lot of nutrients and vitamins which include: phytonutrients, polyphenols, antioxidants, ellagic acid, gallic acid, flavonoids, amino acids, kaempferol, emblicanin, bioflavonoids, tannis, rutin, quercetin, ascorbagins and other trace minerals. These have all been studied to have many benefits including: treatment of osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis; prevention and treatment of various diseases, including heart disease and cancer; lowering of cholesterol levels and blood pressure; detoxification; cell regeneration and renewal; promotion of weight loss; and boosting of energy and vitality.

The amalaki is truly an amazing fruit which makes Zrii an astounding health product that can definitely help in improving the health of your mind, body and spirit.