AMLA
Otherwise known as Indian Gooseberry, or Phyllanthus Emblica
Amazing Amla - 'The Best Among Rejuvinative Herbs'
Amla is a tropical tree that grows throughout Asia. It has a long history in India and Indonesia and in Ayruvedic medicine is considered to be one of the most potent and nourishing herbs. All parts of the tree are used in herbal preparations including the fruit, seeds, leaves, roots, bark and flowers. Amla fruit is one of the most concentrated sources of Vitamin C in the plant kingdom, and it has active levels of flavonoids and tannins. Vitamin C is bonded to these tannins to protect it from being destroyed during digestion, by heat, or by light. The whole fruit is used so the Vitamin C is easily assimilated by the body.
Health benefits
• High in Vitamin C: anti-oxidant, free-radical scavenger
• Supports the heart
• Enhances food absorption, assimilates iron, boosts protein metabolism
• Improves overall immunity
• Fortifies the liver
• Balances all three Doshas
• Contains five out of the six tastes recognised in Ayurveda
• For 'virya' (potency) and 'vipaka' (post-digestion)
• Reduces 'pitta' (cooling effect)
• Balances 'pitta' and 'vata' (sweet taste)
• Balances 'kapha' (drying effect)
• Increases vitality: Rejuvinative to promote longevity
• Enhances digestion and an excellent alternative to ginger (because it doesn't heat the body)
• Stomach: balances acid production
• Laxative: regulates elimination, constipation
• Urinary system support
• Reduces fever
• Purifies the blood – flushes out toxins
• Respiratory: strengthens the lungs, cough, asthma
• Strengthens the eyes
• Nourishes the brain and mental functioning
• Reproductive health: regulates menstruation, supports reproductive systems in men and women, strengthens the uterus
• Skin: improves tone