Indian Gooseberry(Amla)-a Potent Medicinal Herb!!!!

Amla also know as amalaki,dhatriphala in Sanskrit,Indian Gooseberry in english and Emblica officinalis scientifically, is the most widely used herb in the ayurvedic system of medicine. It effectively controls digestive problems, strengthens heart, builds up and sustains defence mechanism, improves eye sight, imparts a natural glow to hair and body and a store house of Vitamin C,a powerful anti oxidant that prevents premature ageing.

Amla fruit is acrid, cooling, refrigerant, diuretic, laxative, antipyretic, aphrodisiac , tonic.It is the richest natural source of Vitamin C.In adition to Vitamin C, it also contains calcium, iron, protein and tannic acids, sugar, phosphorus, carbohydrates etc. The juice of fresh amla fruit is given as tonic, diuretic and anti-bilious remedy. It is also helpful in burning sensation, over thirst, dyspepsia and other complaints of digestive system.

The powder of the dried amla fruit is an effective remedy of hyperacidity, ulcers and blood impurities. It is also used both internally and externally as a decoction and paste.

Some of the common uses of amla fruit are as under:

• Amla strengthens the body, expel toxins from the body and improves defense mechanism of the body.
• Weakness of body, heart and mind can be dispelled by taking fresh amla juice in betwen meals.Massaging the head with amla oil, induces sound sleep and is good for hair. prevents premature graying of hair.
• Washing eyes daily, in the morning with amla water, soaked in water and drinking the water helps to improve the eyesight and remove constipation.
• Insert 2-4 amla juice drops into each nostril to cure bleeding for nose.
• It Regulates Blood Sugar
• It is a Very Powerful anti-inflammatory herb.
• It is a wonderful antioxidant and a natural Source of Vitamin C. Amla helps scavenge free radicals.
• Amla is powerful food for the brain.
• Studies show that Amla helps lower cholesterol
• Amla also helps maintain the functioning of the liver
• It increases Hemoglobin, Red blood cell count
• It is useful for Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma
• Amla cleanses the mouth, strengthens the teeth
• Its decoction is used in hyperacidity and with honey as an anti-helmintic. The presence of Amla results in an enhanced cell survival, decreased free radical production and higher antioxidant levels .
• There are various classical Ayurvedic preparations, such as chyawanprash in which amla is used as a chief ingredient. It help improve intelligence and memory power. Triphala and Brahmrasayana are other classic medicine in which amla is being used since time immemorial.