Phyllanthus emblica - Amla
Amla (or Amlaka, Amlaki, or other variants) is one of the most frequently used
of the Ayurvedic herbs; it is the fruit of Phyllanthus emblica, also called Emblica officinalis.
Amla is also known as Indian gooseberry.
It is created from powdered dried fruit of the Indian Gooseberry tree.
The Amla fruit is high in protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, and Gallic acid.
The fruit is made up with about 80% water, and has great medicinal value.
Amla Fruits
Taking Amla internally is a great natural remedy for many health conditions.
The main indications in Ayurvedic treatments are:
1) Digestive system disorders:- Dyspepsia, gastritis, hyper acidity, constipation, colic, colitis, hemorrhoids.
2) Bleeding disorders:- Bleeding hemorrhoids, hematuria, menorrhagia, bleeding gums, ulcerative colitis.
3) Metabolic disorders:- Anemia, diabetes, gout.
4) Lung disorders:- cough, asthma.
5) Aging disorders:- Osteoporosis, premature graying of hair, weak vision.
6) Mental State :- fatigue, mental disorders, vertigo, palpitations.
Amla can be used in the form of Fruits,Juice,Tablets or Powder.
Chyawanprash
Amla Tablets
Dosages : - 1 - 2 tablets twice a day or
as prescribed by Physician
Amla is one of the purest forms of natural Vitamin C Which is 20 times higher than oranges.
Amla helps in digestion, normal liver function and the immune system.
Amla is packed with antioxidants and helps combat free radicals
responsible for ageing and cell degeneration.
According to Ayurveda, Alma balances the Tridoshas, purifies and rejuvenates the body.
Amla Juice
It has excellent blood purifying and digestive properties.
Amla is one of the best rejuvenating agents.
Following are The health benefit of
Phyllanthus emblica - Amla
1) Amla is Immuno Stimulant :-
Amla is rich in antibacterial qualities; it helps the body fight better against infection
and also builds up immunity, which makes it more resistant to diseases.
2) Amla is Hepatoprotective : -
Useful in liver disorder , Amla is excellent live tonic
3) Amla is Anti-Diabetes :-
Amla stimulates the isolated group of cells that secrete the hormone insulin.
Thus it reduces blood sugar in diabetic patients.
Amla is helpful in lowering cholesterol and blood sugar level.
Amla is rich in chromium, which makes it very beneficial for diabetics.
4 ) Amla is Dermo - protective :-
Amla is useful in treating skin diseases. It has sheet virya in potency.
It inhibits pitta and thus helps in getting relief from all the skin disorders
caused by pitta .
Amla helps to clear pimples and acne.
Amla will help remove dead skin cells with it’s natural astringent properties,
as well as tone, tighten, and reduce redness in skin.
5 ) Amla in infertility :-
Amla supports the reproductive systems of both men and women
and can help overcome difficulty in conceiving.
Amla revitalizes the semen.
It helps in improving quality of sperms due to its sweet vipaka property.
6 )Amla is Analgesic :-
Amla acts as an anti-inflammatory agent thereby suppressing swelling and pain.
7 ) Amla Anti - microbial : -
Amla is rich in antibacterial qualities,
it helps the body fight better against infection and also builds up immunity,
which makes it more resistant to diseases.
8 ) Amla is Cardio protective :-
Amla strengthens heart muscles.
9 ) Amla is Pro Hair care : -
Amla Nourishing, thickening & darkening hair.
It enriches hair growth and hair pigmentation.
It strengthens the roots of hair, maintains color.
Amla powder prevents dandruff It will clear the lice from the hair
10 ) Amla is Bone Protective : -
Amla slows the activity of osteoclasts, the cells that break down bone.
11 ) Amla is Anti - aging : -
Amla prevents health related hyperlipidaemia through attenuating
oxidative stress in the ageing process.
12 ) Amla is Anti - tussive : - Amla helps in chronic cough,
tuberculosis and allergic asthma .
13 ) Amla is Gastro protective : -
Due to its strong, cooling and laxative properties.
Amla is useful for remedies for diarrhea and dysentery.
The dried Amla fruit is astringent and useful in cases of diarrhea
and dysentery.
Amla helps to get relief for gastric syndrome and
hypochlorhydria (burning sensation in abdomen).
14 ) Amla is Anti - pyretic : -
Amla used in Fever control.
15 ) Amla is Brain Tonic : -
Amla is good for Brain. Amla revitalizes the brain. Amla helps to improve memory.
16 ) Amla is Nephroprotective : -
Taking Amla powder with radish helps in checking stone in the bladder
by breaking the stones and throwing it out with urine.
17 ) Amla is useful in Obesity : -
Amla helps to boost protein metabolism.
As amla enhances metabolism, it helps you lose weight faster.
Regular use of Amla in any form fruits,Juice,Tablets,Or Powder with
regular yoga practice, meditation can significantly improve health and fitness.
