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The English name of
Amla
is
Indian Gooseberry
. It is often said that what gold is to minerals, amla is to the herbs. Like most berries, amla is low in sugar and high in fibre content. It is an ideal daily fruit for almost everyone. It is the richest source of Vitamin C. However, if you have a heart problem, check with your doctor before taking amla regularly. This is because amla is known to stimulate the heart.
This tiny fruit is believed to be the most potent and rejuvenating agent known to mankind. One tiny amla fruit has as much Vitamin C as two oranges.
There are many reasons to include amla in your daily diet. Some of them are :
- Amla enhances production of red blood cells. It strengthens teeth, hair and nails
- Regular intake of Amla results in a healthier and stronger digestive system
- It Increases overall immunity in the body
- Amla is an excellent anti-oxidant, as it is rich in Vitamin C. It helps combat free radicals, that are responsible for ageing and cell degeneration
- It helps boost protein metabolism. If you are an athlete or exercise and work out regularly, you will benefit greatly from regular amla intake. Amla is also good for people who want to control their weight
- Amla helps strengthen the liver, and gets rid of toxins from the body. It helps purify and clean the blood
- Amla is good for the skin, and if taken with neem, it can help clear pimples that are caused due to impure blood
- Amla is also good for the hair. It nourishes the hair and prevents premature greying
- It helps lower cholesterol and strengthens the lungs and respiratory system. It also strengthens the memory and body’s central nervous system
- It helps cure constipation. Its fruit is cooling, diuretic and laxative. The dried fruit is useful in hemorrhage, diarrhea and dysentery
- It is antibacterial, and helps prevent infection. It is also good for healing ulcers
- It is used in the treatment of leukorrhea and artherosclerosis
- Amla is also very good for the treatment of respiratory disorders. Take a mixture of tablespoonful of fresh gooseberry juice (or dry powder) and honey every morning. It is especially recommended in tuberculosis of the lungs, asthma and bronchitis
- Amla is beneficial for diabetes. It should be taken with one cup of fresh bitter gourd juice daily for two months. This reduces the blood sugar in diabetes. However, you should strictly observe diet restrictions when using this medicine. It also prevents eye complications in diabetes
- The juice of Amla, mixed with honey, is also good for eye sight. It is beneficial in the treatment of conjunctivitis and glaucoma
- Amla is also useful in the treatment of rheumatism. Take Amla with two teaspoonfuls of jaggery, twice every day for a month to treat this disease
- Amla is one of the best remedies for treating Scurvy
- Amla prevents aging and maintains strength in old age. It improves the body’s resistance and protects against infection
- It is useful in hemorrhoids, gastritis and colitis
- Amla is also useful for eye problems especially in inflammations. It helps cure nearsightedness and cataract
- Amla nourishes all the body tissues and accelerates the cell regeneration process
- It helps maintain energy levels in the body
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