Amala(Indian goose berry)

 

What is amla??

• Scientific name of amla is Phyllanthus emblica, 
• The name amla comes from Sanskrit word"Amalki". which means"fruit of heaven".
• Amla is Traditional Indian medicine.
• Indian ayurvedic practitioner believed that regularly use of amla can keep you young and beautiful for up to 100 years.
• Amala is the richest source of vitamin c.

     Amla is healthy

A native to India, Amla has a unique taste, which is a mix of various tastes like tangy, bitter, sweet, pungent, which makes it a quintessential ingredient in health tonics and Ayurvedic chyawanprash. Apart from all this, consuming amla or its extracts on a daily basis can help in improving brain health and also helps in protecting against free radicals that cause cell damage, this is due to the presence of Polyphenols and other antioxidants. What's more, according to the books of Ayurveda, amla is one such fruit that can naturally heal all the three types of dosha in our body, which are vata, pitta,kapha. So, here are a few interesting ways of consuming and using Alma and its extract in building a healthy day-to-day life.

Benifits of Amla

1.Boost Immunity


Amla is a rich source of antioxidants and vitamins, and contains tannins. Tannins, when combined with polyphenols, makes the fruit a free radical scavenger.

2.fight against cold and flu


Packed with the goodness of Vitamin C, eating raw amla or amla powder with honey, helps in combating cold, cough and several other seasonal ailments. You can also make a simple homemade kadha, with basil leaves, honey, ginger and raw amla; this remedy will not only help in strengthening the immune system but at the same time helps in treating seasonal cold and flu

3.Great for skin
Amla helps in improving skin health. Drinking as well as applying amla extracts can help in improving your skin colour, texture and can help in slowing down the process of ageing. According to Skin expert, Rupali Sharma “Amla helps in fading acne scars, deep cleanses our skin and delays the onset of premature ageing of skin with its anti-ageing properties. It is an effective healing catalyst. Amla speeds up the healing process of damaged tissues. Including amla in your daily skin care routine tackles hyperpigmentation, produces an even tone and makes the skin firm.”

4.Natural blood purifier
Because it is packed with antioxidants, Amla works as a blood purifier. It also increases haemoglobin and red blood cells count.

5.Relives pain 

Amla is loaded with anti-inflammatory properties that help in healing ulcers, muscle pain, joint pain caused due to several reasons. Apart from that, drinking amla juice and honey with a pinch of turmeric helps in healing pain.

6.High in Digestion fiber

Fiber is essential for healthy bowel movements. It is also necessary for the secretion of gastric and digestive juices. Thus, Amla is great for the entire digestive process.

7.Boost hair growth

Amla works wonders for your hair, you would be amazed to know that amla extracts can help in strengthening hair follicles, slow down aging and fading hair, prevent dandruff and give a natural shiny texture to your hair. According to Rupali Sharma, Founder & Expert, Aegte Hair & Skin Luxury, Amla is known for its potent healing powers. It stimulates hair growth, moisturizes frizzy hair, treats dandruff, strengthens hair from the root and prevents premature greying of hair naturally. Both consuming as well as applying amla can give you great results. In fact, applying amla powder with henna or adding amla pieces in your oil can help in improving your hair texture.

8.Helps in weight management

According to health experts and nutritionists, consuming amla juice helps in improving digestion and builds a strong metabolism. Drinking a glass full of amla juice with a pinch of salt and pepper, helps in improving digestion and keeps you satiated for a longer period of time, which helps in curbing appetite. Apart from that, consuming amla juices before meals helps in better absorption of nutrients and works as a natural laxative, this is due to the presence of fiber content.

9.Helps in improving vision 

The presence of carotene helps in improving eyesight. In fact, daily consumption of amla helps in reducing cataract issues and reduces the eye pressure. However, it is best to consume raw amla, it helps in reducing the itchiness and redness caused due to pollutants. It also helps in protecting from cell damage.

10.Reduces The Risk of cancer
Because Amla is rich in antioxidants, it has various medical applications. Superoxide dismutase, which fights free radicals and reduces cell damage, acts as a potent tool in the prevention of cancer.

11.Cools The body 
Amla has three times the vitamin C of an orange. Vitamin C improves tannin levels in the body that shield from heat and light. It keeps your skin cool in the summer by regulating the heat.

12.Reduce blood sugar
Amla can thus be therapeutic for people afflicted with diabetes. It also assists the body in the proper absorption of insulin, thus reducing blood sugar levels.

13.Fights against Heart Disease

High cholesterol is the leading cause of heart disease. By reducing the build up of bad cholesterol, Amla reduces the risk of heart disease. It also reduces clogging in the arteries by boosting good cholesterol or HDL.

               AMLA JUICE

• How To Make Amla Juice At Home

Amla juice is a simple recipe that serves as a detoxifying drink. It provides instant energy and can be refrigerated for a few days. Drink it early in the morning, on an empty stomach to derive its full benefits.

• Fresh Amla Juice Recipe

Ingredients:
5 plump Indian gooseberries
2 tbsp honey
¼ tsp salt

300 ml chilled water

• Method

Chop gooseberries into small pieces. Discard seeds.
In a mixie, make the pieces into a paste by adding little water.
Dilute the paste into water and honey. Stir well.

Serve chilled.

• Benifits of amla juice

Amla juice is referred to as tridoshic as it can clear all three doshas in the body.