Amla is a fruit-bearing plant
with medicinal properties. Also known as "Indian Gooseberry", is
loaded with nutrients and is the richest natural source of vitamin c. Amla is
mostly found in India. It is about 20 feet to 30 feet tall jharia plant.
Apart from India, it is also found in Asia, Europe, and African countries. But
amla is mostly used in India and its scientific principle is present in
Ayurveda, the world's first medical holy research text about amla. According to
Ayurveda, Amla is one of the best chemical tonics that help in brightening the
skin, purifying the blood, and improve eyesight.
Medicinal properties of amla are defined in the following Sanskrit (World First Grammatical Language) shloka (Advanced Scientific Formula like Modern Coding and formula) as:
हरीतकीसमं धात्रीफलं किन्तु
विशेषतः। रक्तपित्तप्रमेहघ्नं परं वृष्यं रसायनम्।
हन्ति वातं तदम्लत्वात्पित्तं
माधुर्यशैत्यतः। कफ रूक्षकषायत्वात्फलधाञ्यास्त्रिदोषजित्।
यस्य यस्य फलस्येह वीर्यं à¤à¤µà¤¤ि
यादृशम्। तस्य तस्यैव वीर्येण मज्जानमपि निर्दिशेत्।
Amla is beneficial for Pitta disorders. It also works to improve stamina and
body defense against any infection because of its Vrishya (strength provider)
and Rasayana (immunity) properties. Amla balances Vata because of Amala's (sour)
taste and balances Pitta because of its Madhura (sweet) and Sita (cold) nature. It
also controls Kapha due to its Ruksha (dryness)-Kashya (astringent) properties.
Amla helps improve digestion and relieve acidity. It is also effective for
diabetics as it helps control blood glucose levels. In addition to that, it
helps prevent aging and greying of hair.
There are a number of ways in which you can consume Amla. It can be taken in
the form of juice, murabba, chutney, and candy or even eaten raw. Its
beneficial properties remain nearly the same in all forms.
What are the synonyms of Amla?
Indian gooseberry, Emblica
officinalis, Amalaka, Amalaki Amrtaphala, Dhatriphala, Amlakhi, Aonla, Ambala,
Nellikayi, Nellikka, Anvala, Anala, Aula, Nelli, Usirika, Amli, Amlaj
What is the source of Amla?
Plant-Based
Benefits
of Amla
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Benefits of Amla according to Ayurvedic view |
Benefits of amla according to modern science view |
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Diabetes
mellitus (Type 1 & Type 2) -Amla helps to control blood sugar
levels by regulating carbohydrate metabolism due to its Kashaya (astringent)
and Rasayana (rejuvenating) properties. |
Cancer -Vitamin C in
Amla is known to increase the activity of natural killer cells leading to
toxicity and breakdown of the cancerous cells. Amla also inhibits the growth
and multiplication of cancer cells to some extent by inhibiting the enzymes
topoisomerase and cdc25 tyrosine phosphatase. |
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Diarrhea - Amla helps to
control diarrhea due to its Kashaya (astringent) and Sita (cold) properties
which help reduce contraction of the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal
tract. |
Diabetes
mellitus (Type 1 & Type 2) -Amla helps to improve the glucose
metabolism in diabetic patients, therefore, reducing the fasting and
postprandial blood glucose levels in the body. Amla also lowers the risk of
various diabetic complications by fighting against the free radicals,
decreasing the inflammatory mediators, and improving the function of blood
vessels. |
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Dysentery - Amla helps
manage bloody diarrhea (dysentery) due to its Kashaya (astringent) property.
It helps control bleeding and reduces the contraction of the smooth muscles of the
gastrointestinal tract. |
Diarrhea -Excessive
contraction of the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract causes
diarrhea with abdominal pain and cramping. Amla has antispasmodic properties
and helps relax the smooth muscles of the abdomen. |
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High
cholesterol - Amla improves body metabolism and helps lower
cholesterol by increasing the Pachak Agni (digestive fire). |
High
cholesterol - Amla might be useful in controlling high cholesterol.
PPAR-α is the main protein involved in lipid and cholesterol metabolism. Amla
helps to increase the level of PPAR-α, thereby reducing the level of total
cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, VLDL cholesterol and triglycerides in the body. |
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Indigestion - Amla helps
manage indigestion by improving the Pachak Agni (digestion fire). It also
helps in the easy expulsion of stool due to its Rechana (mild laxative) property. |
Osteoarthritis - Amla might
help in reducing pain and improve mobility in osteoarthritis by protecting
the cartilage cushion between the joints |
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Joint pain - Amla helps to control joint pains and
swelling due to an aggravated Vata. Amla has Vata balancing property and
relieves pain and improves mobility. |
Pancreatitis - Since there is
no definite cure for acute pancreatitis, Amla shows a protective action by
fighting against the free radicals and reducing the number of inflammatory
mediators. |
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Obesity - Amla helps
control weight by improving metabolism due to its Deepan (appetizer) and
Pachan (digestive) properties. |
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Osteoarthritis - In Ayurveda,
Osteoarthritis is called Sandhivata in which an aggravated Vata causes pain
and swelling in the joints. Amla has Vata balancing property and relieves
pain and improves mobility. |
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ü Can we eat Amla
on an empty stomach?
ü Can we eat Amla
on an empty stomach?
ü Can we eat Amla
raw?
ü Can we eat ashwagandha,
Brahmi, and Amla together?
ü Can we eat raw
Amla?
ü Does Amla have
a role in bone disorders?
ü Does Amla have
a role in bone disorders?
ü Does Amla have
a role in managing gastrointestinal problems?
ü Does Amla have
a role in managing gastrointestinal problems?
ü Does Amla have
a role in managing neurological disorders?
ü Does Amla have
a role in managing neurological disorders?
ü Does Amla have
hepatoprotective properties?
ü Does Amla have
hepatoprotective properties?
ü Does Amla help
in wound healing?
ü Does Amla help
in wound healing?
ü How can I eat
Amla for weight loss?
ü How can I use
gooseberries or Amla to prevent the formation of gall bladder stones?
ü How effective
is Amla?
ü How is Amla
good for the skin?
ü How is Amla
good for the skin?
ü How many Amla
should be eaten in a day?
ü How to store
Amla fruit?
ü How can get
Ayursun pcd Franchise for my area?
ü How can get
Ayursun Veterinary division franchise?
ü How we can get
Ayursun Amalaki Capsules
ü Is online
available Ayursun Amalaki Capsules?
ü Is Amla
Beneficial for the treatment of jaundice?
ü Is Amla good
for the heart?
ü Is Amla good
for the heart?
ü What are some
of the other uses of Amla?
ü What are the
benefits of Amla for Cancer?
ü What are the
benefits of Amla for Diabetes mellitus (Type 1 & Type 2)?
ü What are the
benefits of Amla for Diarrhea?
ü What are the
benefits of Amla for Dysentery?
ü What are the
benefits of Amla for High cholesterol?
ü What are the
benefits of Amla for Indigestion?
ü What are the
benefits of Amla for Joint pain?
ü What are the
benefits of Amla for Obesity?
ü What are the
benefits of Amla for Osteoarthritis?
ü What are the
benefits of Amla for Pancreatitis?
ü What does Amla
do to your hair?
ü What does Amla
do to your hair?
ü What are Ayursun
Amalaki Capsules and how is it works?
ü What is the procedure to get Ayursun Classical medicine franchise in my area?
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WebMD.Indian-gooseberry:Uses,
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