Amla the Wonder Herb

Amla is popularly known as Indian goose berry. It is widely available in India. Various ayurvedic preparations include this fruit as main ingredients. Ayurveda acharyas have highly praised amla for its medicinal properties. This fruit is also known as “Dhatri” or goddess of health.

Amla has cooling properties. Hence it reduces burning sensation on skin and urinary tract. It rejuvenates the scalp skin and strengthens the hair follicles. It is the best remedy for scalp acne and dandruff. Usually almost all ayurvedic anti dandruff hair oils like KESHPRIDE hair oil contain this herb. Its benefits are immense in controlling acne and pimples. Wash face thoroughly and apply juice of amla or amla water (3 tea spoons of concentrated amla water). Its astringent properties help to reduce wrinkles and close pores. Amla keeps the skin healthy and increases its fairness and glow. The same amla water can also be used on scalp. Wash the scalp and hair thoroughly with suitable shampoo. Rinse the scalp and hair with amla water. This helps to control dandruff, scalp acne and scalp itching. Persons with oily hair can use amla water (mix 3 tea spoons of amal water + 3 tea spoon of lemon juice + water - quantity required) as hair wash.

This fruit acts as a natural coolant. Its regular use reduces burning sensation of eyes and soothes tiered eyes. Computer professionals can reap the benefits of this herb by consuming amla juice or washing their eyes with amla water. Mix 20 ml of amla juice in a gl;ass of water and drink it daily. This remedy also helps to reduce body heat. 

Amla is very beneficial for students. It strengthens the brain and nervous system. It boosts memory power and increases the sensitivity of sense organs. Using amalaki rasyana which contains amla as main ingredient helps to boost memory power and immunity in children. Encourage students to practice pranayama and meditation while using this preparation. This enhances effectiveness.

As said earlier amla also acts as stomach coolant. Its consumption reduces acidity and improves liver health. It helps to control blood cholesterol level and reduces the incidences of fatty liver. Indigestion can be kept at bay when we use this fruit. The Triphala powder which contains powder of dried amla helps to relieve constipation. Amla helps to expel body toxins. Regular use of amla in the form of powder, juice or raw fruit helps to detoxify liver and body, retard aging process and boosts body immunity.

Amla guards your heart. It protects heart health and acts as a heart tonic. Its regular consumption reduces the incidences of heart problem. It protects heart by controlling cholesterol, reducing body weight and by supplying plenty of anti-oxidants. The berries of amla help to normalize metabolism thus prevents accumulation of fat.

  

Amla is eulogised as Vajikarana Herb. It enhances libido and increases number of healthy sperms. It rejuvenates male reproductive system and boosts sexual energy.

Researches have shown that eating these berries in raw form or drinking its juice help to control blood sugar level. For this add 3 tea spoons of amla water to a glass of regular water and consume regularly around 4-5 times a day.

Amla water : This is of great help in various home remedies.  Here are the steps to prepare amla water. Amla water can be used when fresh amla fruit juice is not available. Follow these steps to make amla water. Take 3 tea spoons of dry amla fruits. Thoroughly wash them and soak overnight in clean water. Mash and Squeeze the soaked amla fruits next day morning and filter the juice. Store this juice in a small jar and refrigerate it. Mix this concentrated juice to clean water according to use.

Amla Powder: Powder dry fruits of amla. Add hing, rock salt according to taste. Consume this mixture with hot cooked rice and a tea spoon of ghee. This helps to reduce indigestion and acidity.

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