Amla - The Elixir To Eternal Youthfulness
Posted on March 9, 2008 - Filed Under Health and Fitness | Leave a Comment
Amla the Indian gooseberry is indigenous to the Indian subcontinent. Practically every part of this middle size tree is the treasure trove to a variety of health benefits. It is the richest source of vitamin C besides containing a range of naturally occurring antioxidants and zeatin. It also contains several minerals and non-essential amino acids. The intake of fruit is known to provide relief from constipation, piles, dysentery, hemorrhage, ulcers, and arthrosclerosis and in treating leucorrhea. The fruit is cooling, laxative and diuretic. It is one of the best known agents to retard aging. Amla, Emblica officinalis is a much revered fruit in Ayurveda for its anti-diabetic, antiseptic and anti-pyretic properties. It is an effective cerebral, heart and gastrointestinal tonic. Amla coincidently has anabolic effect and is helpful in increasing the body weight by way of its role in absorption of protein and balancing nitrogen in the body. Amla does not loose its essential properties upon low heat processing and is an active and potent ingredient of several tonics such as the revered chavanparash, tablets, oils, cosmetics and toiletries.
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