Amla benefits
About Amla
Amla is also known as Indian Gooseberry. It is a fleshy fruit with a spherical shape. It has an astringent, sour taste and six vertical bands. Amla, botanical name “Phyllanthus Emblica”, is one of the most common medicinal herbs widely used in ayurvedic medicines. Ayurveda views Amla as one of the most potent, nutritious and the best rejuvenating herb. Amla is the wonder herb and functional food that protects from disease. It reduces the possibilities of premature aging. Amla has low molecular weight hydrolyzable tannins (Emblicanin A and Emblicanin B, punigluconin) thereby it is considered as one of the stronger antioxidant herbs in Ayurveda. Amla health benefits are widely known from evidence-based scientific research studies. The nutritious fruit has shown to possess antioxidant (scavenges free radicals), hepatoprotective (protects the liver), hypocholesterolemic (lowers cholesterol) and anti-inflammatory properties. Amla fruit, leaf, and seeds have a therapeutic role in improving human health.
Other names for Amla
| Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi | Amla |
| English | Indian Gooseberry |
| Sanskrit | Amlaki |
| Bengali | Amalaki |
| Nepalese | Amala |
| Telugu | Usirikai |
| Tamil | Nellikai |
| Kannada | Beta nelli |
| Assamese | Amlakhi |
| Khasi | Soh mylleng |
| Malayalam | Nellikka |
| Manipuri | Heikru |
| Oriya | Aanla |
| Punjabi | Olle |
Amla Nutrition
Amla is one of the richest sources of Vitamin C. It has much more Vitamin C content than other Vitamin C rich foods such as oranges, lemons. Various researches mention different Vitamin C content in Amla As per the latest IFCT data, 100 grams of Amla contain 252 mg of Vitamin C. It increases the red blood cell count and helps to promote good health. There is 1 gm of vitamin C per 100 ml fresh juice, and requisite for the synthesis of collagen, which is liable for keeping the cells of the body together. Here’s more on Amla nutrition composition and nutrient information.
Amla health benefits
Benefits of eating amla fresh, drinking amla juice or consuming amla powder are immense.
- Energy-boosting (Anti-aging)
- For Anaemia therapy
- Fights acidity
- As a natural detoxifier
- For Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)
- Relieves Leucorrhoea (Female problems of white discharge)
- For urinary calculi (stones)
- Relieves headache
- Treats heart disease and cardiac problems
- Controls high blood pressure
- It has an anti-diabetic effect. Amla is favorable in the diabetic diet.
- An excellent eye tonic and improves vision and shows fine consequences in cataract
- Improves physical and mental health
- May destroy parasites and worms which cause constipation
- Gives relief in jaundice
- For gout relief
- Relieves piles
- Is an immune system enhancer
- Amla benefits for hair are known in its role in hair growth. It stimulates hair follicles and nourishes hair roots.
- For skin nourishment and glow prevents photoaging (skin damage from UV radiation from the sun), improves skin elasticity and acts against pimples.
- Good for reproductive health. It acts as an aphrodisiac by increasing sperm count. Dried amla seeds help in reducing the white discharge problem in women.
- Prevents gall bladder infections
- Amla leaves are good for improving digestion.
- Amla leaves are good for migraine
- The leaves and juice help in respiratory disorders. You will find relief from cough and asthma relief.
- Amla as a natural mouth freshener
- Strengthens the teeth and bones
This article highlights the key points on Indian gooseberry or Amla through a detailed study of scientific research reviews. For Amla recipes suitable for your health, consult a qualified nutritionist, dietitian or ayurvedic doctor.
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