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Indian
Gooseberry / Amla / Emblica Officinalis Gaertn
Origin of Herbs:
Indian gooseberry has been used as valuable ingredient of
various medicines in India and abroad. It is valued chiefly
for opts high vitamin C content. Repeated laboratory tests
show that every 100 gms of fresh fruit provides.470- to 680 mg
s of vitamin C. The vitamin C value of amla increases further
when the juice is extracted from the fruit.
Indian
gooseberry is a wonder herbs and one of the precious gifts of
nature to man. It contributes towards health and longevity.
Healing
options:
Respiratory
disorders:
Indian
gooseberry is beneficial in the treatment of respiratory
disorders. It is especially valuable in tuberculosis of the
lungs asthma and bronchitis.
Diabetes:
This
herb, due to its high vitamin C content, is effective in
controlling diabetes. A tablespoon of its juice mixed with a
cup of bitter gourd juice, taken daily for two months. Will
stimulates the pancreas and enable is to secrete insulin, thus
reducing the blood sugar in the diabetes. Diet restrictions
should be strictly observed while taking this medicine. It
will also prevent eye complication in diabetes.
Heart
Disorder:
Indian gooseberry is considered
an effective remedy for heart disease. It tones up the
functions of all the organs of the body and builds up health
by destroying the heterogeneous or harmful and disease causes
elements. It also renews energy.
Eye
disorder:
The juice of Indian Gooseberry
with honey is useful in preserving eyesight. It is beneficial
in the treatment of conjunctivitis and glaucoma. It reduces
intracular tension in a remarkable manner. a cup of juice
mixed with honey can be taken twice daily for this condition.
Rheumatism:
To treat rheumatism a teaspoon
of the powder of the dry fruit mixed with 2 teaspoons of
jaggery can be taken twice daily for a month.
Scurvy:
As an extremely rich source
of vitamin C, Indian gooseberry is one of the best remedy for
scurvy. Powder of the dry herb, mixed with an equal quantity
of sugar, can be taken in doses of 1 teaspoon, thrice daily
with milk.
Ageing:
Indian gooseberry has
revitalizing effects, as it contains an element which is very
valuable in preventing ageing and in maintaining strength in
old age .It improves body resistance and protect the body
against infection. It strengthens the heart, hair and
different gland in the body.
Other
uses:
Hair
Tonic:
Indian
gooseberry is an accepted hair tonic in traditional recipes
for enriching hair growth and pigmentation. The fruit, cut
into pieces is dried preferably in the shade. These pieces are
boiled in coconut oil till the solid matter becomes charres.
This darkish oil is excellent in preventing graying .The water
is which dried amla pieces are soaked overnight is also
nourishing to hair and can be used for the last rinse while
washing the hair. Indian gooseberry is used in various ways.
The best way to take it with the least loss vitamin C, is to
eat it raw with a little salt. It is often used in the form of
pickles and it is dried and powdered. The berry may also be
used as a vegetable. It is boiled in a small amount of water
till soft and taken with a little salt.
Ayurvedic
supplements that contains Indian Gooseberry :
Amalaki
Rasayan
Chyawanprash
Special
Keshri Kalp Royal
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