Amla the miracle berry!

Amla or Indian gooseberry (Emblica officinalis) is the fruit of this deciduous tree found mainly in India. It is greenish yellow in color and tastes sour.The fruit is fibrous in nature.Amla is the richest source of natural vitamin C .The English name of amla: Indian gooseberry, denotes that it is indigenous to India. Though all parts of the tree have medicinal value, it is the fruit which constitutes the main drug. Charaka has specifically mentioned it as a great rasayana that helps protect people from disease and keeps away the manifestations of premature ageing.

Amla Health Benefits:

• 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.


• It is an essential vitamin to improve eye sight Weakness of body, heart and mind shall be dispelled by taking frsh amla juice in betwen meals.


• Massaging the head with amla oil, induces sound sleep and is good for hair. prevents premature graying of hair.


• Wash eyes daily, in the morning with amla water, soaked in water and drink the water to improve the eyesight and remove constipation.


• Insert 2-4 amla juice drops into each nostril to cure bleeding for nose. Regulates Blood Sugar Very Powerful anti-inflammatory herb.


• 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 Increases Hemoglobin, Red blood cell count Useful for Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma Amla cleanses the mouth, strengthens the teeth Its decoction is used in hyperacidity and with honey as an anthelmintic.


• The presence of Amla resulted in an enhanced cell survival, decreased free radical production and higher antioxidant levels similar to that of control cells.


• There are various classic 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.

Amla or the indian gooseberry is really a wonderfruit which should be consumed daily to keep oneself healthy.

The amla fruit juice is reported to contain nearly 20 times as much vitamin C as orange juice. The edible amla fruit tissue has 3 times the protein concentration and 160 times the ascorbic acid concentration of an apple. The fruit also contains considerably higher concentration of most minerals and amino acids than apples. Amla fruit ash contains chromium, 2.5 ; zinc, 4; and copper, 3 ppm. The fruit is considered an adaptogenic that improves immunity.