Amloki or Amla oil is a natural remedy prepared from the fruit of the Indian gooseberry tree, Phyllanthus emblica. While all parts of the amla tree are believed to hold medicinal benefits, amla fruits are very high in vitamin C, as well as several other antioxidants and nutrients. Though the Indian gooseberry tree is native to India, today it is also grown commercially in regions of the Middle East and Asia. Amla fruits have been eaten, or made into tonics and oils, for thousands of years and used both as a therapeutic and preventative medicine.

Amla oil is made by soaking dried amla fruits in a type of oil for several days, often coconut, sesame, or mineral oil. This encourages the fruit’s own oils, full of the fruit’s nutrients, to release themselves into the mixture. Before use the mixture is filtered and purified to remove the fruits.

Many health stores, natural pharmacies, and Indian grocery stores sell dried, fresh, or frozen amla fruits, as well as amla powders and juices. Amla fruits are typically in season from October through March. Some health stores also sell amla products. And amla powders and formulas can be easily purchased online. Making amla oil at home allows people to choose the potency and oil base, individualizing the dose, nutrients, and ultimately health benefits of the mixture. And there’s several different ways to make amla oil, depending on its intended use or individual preferences.