Medicinal Uses Amla/Nellikka

A constituent of triphala, amalaki is rich in nutrients like vitamin C and is helpful in preventing a variety of diseases. It is a seasonal fruit; its medicinal value is not lost when taken fresh or cooked. It is effective against different allergies, anemia, common cold, flu, diabetes, digestive problems, liver diseases, contipation, etc.

It is helpful in purifying blood, and helps growth of new tissue. It is also used for healthy hair, nail, teeth and bones. It also enhances natural immune system of human body.

It is also called amla, amala, amla fruit, Indian gooseberry, nellika etc.

Vitamin C present in amla helps to improve the elasticity of blood vessels, maintain normal blood flow and inhibits blockage of arteries caused by deposition of fat and cholesterol. You will be surprised to know that just one amla a day is enough to fulfil your day's requirement of vitamin C and maintain a healthy heart.

Amla is a deciduous tree, which is a powerful rejuvenating herb. Amla is a natural efficacious and this is an antioxidant with the richest natural source of Vitamin C.

Its fruit is acrid, cooling, refrigerant, diuretic and laxative. Amla is very good for treatment of scurvy. It is useful to prevent respiratory disorders. The dried fruit is useful in hemorrhage, diarrhea and dysentery.

It is antibacterial and its astringent properties prevent infection and help in the healing of ulcers. It is used as a laxative to relieve constipation in piles. It is used in the treatment of leucorrhea and artherosclerosis.

It is good to lower the cholesterol level. It has one of the richest concentrations of natural vitamin C of any edible plants on this planet.

Amla contains the Vitamins 20 times more than orange.Al though about one inch in diameter, the Amla fruit has the same antiscorbutic value as two oranges.

It is edible, very tart and rich in pectin. Because of this, it is commonly used to make jams, jellys, chutneys and other condiments.

Nutritional value:

The fresh fruit contains more than 80% of water besides protein, carbohydrates, fiber, minerals and vitamins Minerals and vitamins mainly include calcium, phosphorus, iron, carotene, Vitamin C and B complex. It also contains Gallic acid, which is a potent polyphenol.

Other uses of Amla:

Triphala (Digestive Support) is a composite herbal preparation containing equal proportions of the fruits of three myrobalans, Emblica officinalis , Terminalia chebula and Terminalia bellerica.

For Healthy Hair

For washing the hair

For Cough, Cold, Bronchitis

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