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Benefits, Usage & Precaution of Amala

Introduction

Amla, indian Gooseberry (Phyllanthus Emblica, Emblic Myrobalan) is an Ayurvedic powerful medicinal herb/fruits since centuries for its vey healthiest benefits. Amla is a citrus fruits which helps to improve digestion because of it’s laxative property.It is most useful herb for skin and hair.

Amla Names in other some languages of India

Assamese : Amlaku, Amlakhi, Amlakhu
Bengali : Amla, Dhatri
English : Emblic Myrobalan
Gujrati : Ambala, Amala
Hindi : Amla, Aonla
Kannada : Nellikayi
Kashmiri : Embali, Amli
Malayalam : Nellikka
Marathi : Anvala, Avalkathi
Oriya : Anala, Ainla
Punjabi : Aula, Amla
Tamil : Nellikkai, Nelli
Telugu : Usirika
Urdu : Amla, Amlaj

Some of the top health benefits of Amla powder/fruit are as under:

1. Boosts immunity. Helps fight common colds, flu, and infections. Enhances iron absorption.

2. Improves Digestion: High in fiber; relieves constipation. Stimulates digestive enzymes.1

Balances stomach acids and prevents acidity.

3. Good for Hair & Skin: Prevents hair fall and premature greying. Strengthens hair roots (often used in oils/shampoos). Which brightens skin and fights acne due to its antioxidant nature.

4. Supports Heart Health: Reduces bad cholesterol (LDL). Strengthens heart muscles. Regulates blood pressure.

5. Diabetes Management: Helps control blood sugar levels. Contains chromium, which helps in insulin sensitivity.

6. Boosts Liver Health: Detoxifies the liver. Helps in flushing out toxins.

7. Improves Eyesight: Rich in Vitamin A and carotene. May help reduce the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration.

8. Anti-aging Properties: Fights free radicals. Delays signs of aging like wrinkles and fine lines.

9. Enhances Brain Function: Improves memory and concentration. Reduces stress and anxiety.

10. Helps in Weight Loss: Boosts metabolism. Promotes fat burning and improves digestion.

Amla can intake in different ways:

Raw: Eat dried and fresh.
Juice: Mix with water and honey.
Powder: With warm water or honey.
Pickle or Candy: Traditionally Indians.
Amla Oil: For as external hair application.

How to Take Amla in different Deficiencies as under:

Useful in Diabetes: 25ml Amalaki juice intake added with 3 gms of turmeric powder twice a day before food is useful in prameha, (urinary disorders including Diabetes).

Useful in Rejuvenation: Regular intake of amalaki fruits is recommended for rejuvenation. In retains vitality, increases life span, youthfulness and resistance power.
Useful in Eye diseases: 3 gms of Triphala churna (amalaki, haritaki and vibhitaki, along with honey and ghee is used internally in early morning on empty stomach, beneficial for Eye diseases.
Useful in Laxative: 10-15 gms of Triphala Powder (amalaki, haritaki and vibhethaki) is used internally with hot water after food at night.
Useful in Grey hair: External application of the paste of 50gms henna leaves, 50gms amalaki, 10 Hibiscus flowers over the scalp and hairs, keep it for 1hour before taking head bath once or twice a week is beneficial in premature greying hair.
Useful in Amalpitta (Acid peptic disorders): Equal quantity of Amalaki fruits, shatavari root, sugar made into fine powder. Taking 5gms of this mixture along with ghee and honey in early morning on empty stomach for 40 days is beneficial.