一切經音義 71.180

71.180

菴沒羅（舊言菴摩亦作阿摩勒皆訛也葉如小棗果如胡桃味酸而且苦粗堪入藥分）。

菴沒羅 (Formerly said as 菴摩 [āmra], and also written as 阿摩勒 [āmalaka], both of which are erroneous. Its leaves resemble small jujubes and its fruit resembles walnuts; its taste is sour and bitter, and it is roughly suitable for use as medicine.)