Hog plum is a member of the Rhus family and is locally known as “Amla” in Bangladesh. The fruit is a drupe with a mixture of acidity and sweetness and is becoming more and more important in modern medicine due to its potential pharmacological action. 

It grows primarily in the Indian subcontinent. Bangladesh, India, and Nepal. Hog plums, mainly consumed as fresh fruits, have other uses, such as making jams, jellies, squash, and marmalade on a small, commercial scale. After consuming and manufacturing the above products, the skin is disposed of as waste containing almost 30% of fresh fruit. This waste is recognized as a problem for the food processing industry and environmental monitoring agencies.

How is Hog Plum oil Made

For several days, Amla oil is prepared by soaking dried amla fruit in some oil, often coconut, sesame, or mineral oil. It stimulates the fruit’s oil, full of fruit nutrients, and releases it into the mix. Before use, the mixture is filtered and washed to remove the fruit. Many health food stores, natural pharmacies, and grocery stores in India sell dried, fresh, or frozen Amla fruits, Amla powders, and juices. 

Amla fruits are usually in the October-March season. Some health food stores also sell Amla products. Also, Amla powder and formulas are easy to buy online. By making Amla oil at home, people can choose their efficacy and oil base, personalizing the health benefits of doses, nutrients, and ultimately the blend. And there are different ways to make Amla oil, depending on your intended use and personal taste.

Amla oil is most frequently used to stimulate hair and scalp health, but amla oil has many other uses.

Typical uses of amla oil comprise: 

• It improves immune function 
• lowers or controls cholesterol levels 
• lowers or maintain blood sugar levels 
• Improves brain health and procedures to reduce the effects of premature aging 
• improves vision 
• heals dry skin 
• reduces dehydration 
• lightens or brightens the skin 
• improves respiratory function and coughs 
• Reduce cold and flu recovery time 
• reduces the risk of cancer and chronic diseases 
• improves blood pressure 
• improves cardiovascular health 

Reduces the appearance of scars, blemishes, age spots, and wrinkles, improves vision and eye health, reduces inflammation, relieves sinus congestion, improves digestion, and food absorption, enhances urinary health.

Is it worth it

Hog fruits are high in powerful antioxidants and other nutrients that have very well recognized health benefits. Amla oils also comprise additional nutrients and antioxidants associated with the oil used. 

Common Compounds and Nutrients in Amla Fruits and Oils:

• Vitamin C 
• Vitamin A 
• Polyphenol Amino acids 
• protein-carbohydrate 
• alkaloid Gallotannin 
• Pectin 
• Several studies specifically explore the health benefits of Amla oil. 

Hair benefits

Amla oil stimulates hair growth, reduces hair loss, and helps reduce premature pigment loss from hair. Like other possible benefits, Amla’s health benefits are still supported by modern science. 

However, Amla was established in ancient oriental medicine and is widely used in many countries to improve hair and scalp health. Finasteride, a drug used to treat hair loss in men, also works by inhibiting 5-α-reductase. 

Possible Benefits of Amla Oil for Hair and Scalp: Scalp and Hair

 Strengthening Reduces 

Premature hair

Pigment loss 

Graying Stimulates hair growth 

Reduce hair loss. Prevents or treats dandruff and dry scalp to stop or treat parasitic hair and scalp infections such as lice infections, Prevent or treat fungal and bacterial hair and scalp infections. Improves the overall appearance of hair.

More than a dozen studies demonstrate amla fruits and extracts’ potential antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties. Recently, Amla has been proposed as an alternative to traditional antibiotics used in nutrition production. Amla oil can be carefully used for a range of benefits but should not be used to replace treatment.