Amla (Gooseberry) is a potent gift of Mother Nature
to mankind. Humanity has utilized its benefits for decades, and it forms an
indispensable part of the ayurvedic and unanai medicine. You must have seen your
granny using Amla (Gooseberry) for pickles and murabas and its formulations for
treating many common diseases. Amla or Gooseberry has many nutritious benefits.
The Amla (Gooseberry) has been found to be the most abundant source of Vitamin C
in the plant kingdom.
---containing as much as 20 times that of an
orange. What makes this even more extraordinary is that unlike many other
natural sources, the vitamin C content in Amla (Gooseberry) or gooseberry does
not diminish with cooking. It was used successfully in the treatment of scurvy
during the Hissar (Haryana) famine of 1939-40.
Amla (Gooseberry) is a medium sized deciduous tree which can be
successfully grown in cariable agro climatic and soil conditions. It can
tolerate climates as high as 45 degree celcius and freezing temperatures too.
Its natural habitat is Burma in the east to Afganistan in the west.
Though every part of the tree possess therupetic potentials, it is the fruit which
constitutes the main drug. Amla (Gooseberry) is an unusual fruit as it contains
gamut of tastes, except the salty taste. With sourness as the foremost taste ,
it is sweet, astringent bitter and pungent too.
The fresh fruit contains more than 80% of water besides protein,
carbohydrates, fibre, minerals and vitamins Minerals and vitamins mainly include
cacium, phosphorus, iron, carotene, Vitamin C and B complex. It also contains
gallic acid, which is a potent polyphenol.
Amla (Gooseberry) is the most widely used herb in ayurvedic
medicines. Charak and sushrut widely mention the use of Amla (Gooseberry) for
curative purposes.
Amla (Gooseberry) is used in innumerable Auyrvedic formulations.
Here is how you can alleviate some of the common ailments through these
time-tested decoctions. Put your body back into action following these tips.
The cholesterol in our body is a very essential component. The
human liver is the main source of cholesterol. The amount of unused cholesterol
gets collected in the blood vessels , Thus resulting in heart attacks. The
Vitamin C in Amla (Gooseberry) helps in dilating the blood vessels and there by
reducing the blood pressure.
Prepare a powdered mixture of dry Amla (Gooseberry) and sugar
candy. Mix one teaspoonful of this mixture in a glass of water and consume daily
in empty stomach. This decoction helps in stabilizing the blood
cholesterol level.
Diabetes occurs when the pancreas fails to regulate the blood
glucose levels. It is the talk of the world today as the number of diabetic
patients is rapidly increasing due to the adoption of western food habits
aerated beverages, tobacco and alcohol.
If you suffer from this disease trust the anti-diabetic potential
of Amla (Gooseberry) and prepare a mixture by mixing equal quantities of Amla
(Gooseberry), jamun and bitter gourd powder. A teaspoonful of this mixture once
or twice a day is effective in checking diabetes.
Of the numerous diseases attributed to the modern life style
acidity is one which all of us might have suffered from at different times. In
majority homes we find strips of antacids adorning the medicine cupboards.
Frequent intake of sweet, sour and spicy and oily food causes
acidity. Excessive coffee, tea and smoking are other causative agents.
Psychological reasons for acidity include anger, grief and depression.
When your belly is on fire reach for Amla (Gooseberry). In acute
or chronic acidity, simply take one gram of Amla (Gooseberry) powder with a
little sugar in milk or water twice a day.
Hair, your crowning glory, turns grey with ageing and lusterless
due to pollution. All traditional recipes for promoting hair growth contain Amla
(Gooseberry) as the chief ingredient.
Anyone worried about graying hair would be delighted to know Amla
(Gooseberry) powder soaked in water and left in an iron utensil is a 3-in-1
preparation--- shampoo, conditioner and hair-dye.
Regular application of this mixture for a few hours at a
time is ideal. 
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