Juicing For Health - Amla(Indian Gooseberry)
Name
Amla also known as Indian Gooseberry(Phyllanthus emblica, syn. Emblica officinalis), Amalaki and Amla berry,
Parts Used
Fresh fruit, dried fruit, the nut or seed, leaves, root, bark and flowers.
Information
Amla or Indian gooseberry (Emblica officinalis) is the fruit of this deciduous tree (Euphorbiaceae) found mainly in India. Amalaki is considered one of the most potent and nourishing rejuvenative herbs in ayurvedic medicine.
Amla is known to be the richest natural source of vitamin C and is easily assimilated by body. This fruit is used as the main ingredient in the ayurvedic tonic Chyavanprash. It is also used along with several other herbs in other ayurvedic tonics such as triphala.
Traditionally amla berry has been used as a rejuvenative to promote longevity, purify the blood, enhance digestion, relieve constipation, reduce fever and cough, strengthen the heart, eyes and liver and stimulate hair growth.
Amla shampoos and hair oil are traditionally believed to nourish the hair and scalp and prevent premature grey hair.
Benefits
- Anti-oxident
- Anti-Microbial
- Digestive Aid
- Inflammation
- Liver Aid
- Natural Vitamin-C Source
- Protein Metabolism
Apart from its rich natural source of vitamin C, amla berry's anti-oxident properties are thought to also stem from its high density of tannins and other polyphenols. The fruit also contains flavonoids, kaempferol, ellagic acid and gallic acid. Amla also significantly raises intracellular levels of super oxide dismutase (SOD). SOD is an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune stimulatory enzyme.
In studies amla has demonstrated anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral properties.
Amla is thought to help increase the digestive process, enhance nutrient absorbtion, balance stomach acids and is a gentle laxative to help constipation.
Contains several compounds which attribute to amla's potent anti-inflammatory properties.
Amla strengthens the liver, helping it eliminate toxins from the body more efficiently. Research has shown that Amalaki helps lower cholesterol.
Rich natural vitamin C source which is 12 times as strong as unstable sythethic vitamin C, also has naturally occuring bioflavinoids which aid absorbtion. The rich tannin content also keeps the vitamin C content so stable. Amla plays a key part in Ayurvedic medicine.
Amla is said to increase protein synthesis thus is useful in cases of hypoglycemia and has a anabolic effect on the body.
Side Effects/Precautions
Amla Berry has no known significant side effects or interactions.
Buying Information
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