The Ayurvedic system of considers amlaki or amla to be one of the most potent herbs because it is a powerful antioxidant and prevents infections. Amla in Sanskrit means "The Sustainer" or "The Fruit where the Goddess of Prosperity Resides". According to Ayurveda, amla is known to balance all the processes in the body and brings equilibrium to all three doshas - vata, kapha and pitta.