Benefits of Amla

Benefits of Amla
This tiny berry is believed to be the most powerful rejuvenating agent known to man. Read on.
Amla is the most potent natural source of Vitamin C. In fact, this tiny fruit has as much Vitamin C as two
oranges. Vitamin C, when taken in the form of supplements, is not always easily absorbed. But when you
eat an amla berry, the Vitamin C present is easily assimilated by body. So the next time you think of
reaching for a supplement, think again and reach for an amla berry instead.
Vitamin C is an excellent anti-oxidant and as amla is so rich in Vitamin C, it has strong anti-oxidant
properties and helps combat free radicals. Free radicals are unstable ions in the body, responsible for
ageing and cell degeneration. Amla stabilises these free radicals and is believed to be the most powerful
rejuvenating agent known to man. Just like most berries, it is low in sugar and has a high-fibre content,
making it an ideal daily fruit for almost anyone. However, if you have a heart condition, you may want to
check with your doctor before taking amla regularly. This is because amla stimulates the heart.
Iron and various other minerals are not always easily absorbed by the body. You require a certain
combination of meals to reap maximum benefits from the food you eat. Unless you are a nutritionist or
regularly consult one, chances are that you eat normal, regular food and try to stick to a healthy diet as far
as possible. Although numerous people do manage to get adequate amounts of all essential minerals due
to various combinations of food, just as many, don't. Amla is a fruit that enhances food absorption and
thus helps you get the most out of the food you eat. It helps the body digest food better and assimilate
minerals like iron. Another excellent digestive is ginger, but ginger tends to heat the body. Amla does not
heat the body, and is gentler on the entire system. Regular intake of amla almost always results in a
stronger, healthier digestive system and in improved overall immunity.
Amla also helps boost protein metabolism, so if you exercise and work out regularly you will benefit greatly
from regular amla intake. Similarly, people who have a tendency to gain weight easily tend to have poor
metabolism. The better your metabolism, the better the body's ability to burn fat and keep you slim. As
amla enhances metabolism, it helps you lose weight faster.
Regular use of pain killers, antibiotics and medication, regular intake of alcohol, all cause toxin build-up in
the liver. Amla helps strengthen the liver, and rid the body of these toxins. It thus helps purify and clean
the blood. This is why amla is good for the skin, and if taken in combination with neem, it can help clear
out pimples that are caused due to impure blood. In addition to the skin, amla is also great for the hair. It
nourishes hair roots and is believed to prevent premature greying. Thus one often sees amla-based
shampoos and oils. In addition, amla helps lower cholesterol, enhance vision, and strengthen the lungs
and the respiratory system. It also strengthens the body's central nervous system. It is a gentle laxative
and helps cure constipation. These are just some of the reasons to include an amla in your daily diet. Do
you need any more?
According to Ayurveda, amla is specific to pitta due to its sweet taste and cooling energy. [12] However,
amla is thought to balance vata by virtue of its sour taste, and kapha due to its astringent taste and
drying action. It may be used as a rasayana (rejuvenative]] to promote longevity, and traditionally to
enhance digestion (dipanapachana), treat constipation (anuloma), reduce fever (jvaraghna), purify the
blood (raktaprasadana), reduce cough (kasahara), alleviate asthma (svasahara), strengthen the heart
(hrdaya), benefit the eyes (chakshushya), stimulate hair growth (romasanjana), enliven the body
(jivaniya), and enhance intellect (medhya).[12] According to Unani System of Medicine the Mizaj of Amla
is Sard Khushk so that it is very good remedy for Haar Amraz.
AMLA - Phyllanthus emblica
Description : Amla is the medium size deciduous plant. It grows to the height of 8 -18 meter. It has a
crooked trunk and spreading branches. Its flower is yellow greenish in colour. The fruit is spherical pale
yellow with six vertical furrows. The mature fruits are hard and do
not fall for the gentle touch. The average weight of the fruit is 60
-70 g. It has a gray bark and reddish wood. Its leaves are feathery,
linear oblong in shape and smell like lemon. Its wood is hard in
texture. It wraps and splits when exposed in the Sun or in the
excessive heat.
Location: It is planted through the deciduous of tropical India and

on the hill slopes up to 2000 meter. It is commercially cultivated in
the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. It is also grown in Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh also.
Medicinal uses : The fruit is the richest source of Vitamin C and is a diuretic, aperient, Laxative and hair
dye. It cures insomnia and is healthy for hair. It is used as the cardio protective, useful in hemorrhage,
menprrhagia, leucorrhoea and discharge of blood from uterus. Amla power and oil are used traditionally in
Ayurvedic applications for the treatment of scalp. Amla power improves immunity and gives physical
strength. It improves complexion and removes wrinkles. Amla is also used to treat constipation and is
used as a cooling agent to reduce the effects of sun strokes and sun burns.

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