We come across various disorders in our day-to-day life. A solution to such problems is found in our surrounding environment. One of it is Indian gooseberry(amla) it is obtained from a tree which is found in the 1500m area of India. This fruit is round in shape, light green in color, weighing about 50 to 60 gm. It contains one dark greened color seed. It is found in the season from October to February.
According to study it has been seen that amla has antioxidant property. Being antioxidant it can be used to treat hazardous diseases such as cancer. Other than that it also works as an anti-inflammatory, antipyretic agent.
Amla is the fruit of the plant Emblica Officinalis height of the plant is 8 to 10m. It contains gallic acid, tannic acid, albumin, cellulose, calcium, etc. Amla is rich in vitamin c.
We should know the benefits of this fruit in various disorders. It is used in skin disorders, hair disorders, abdominal disorders, liver disorders, blood disorders, eye disorders, etc
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Synonyms:-
- Dhatri:-It promotes dhatu
- Amrut phala:-It works as a purifying agent
- Rochani:- Improve appetite
Family:-
Euphorbiaceae
Latin name:-
Emblica Officinalis
Local benefits:-
- Reduces local burning sensation
- The oil decoated with amla juice can be used for hairs. It prevents premature graying of hairs
- Its powder mixed in water is used for washing of eyes which prevents various eye diseases
Systemic uses
G.I system: –
- Useful on constipation, anorexia, liver disorders, loss of appetite
- Its beneficial on motion sickness, vomiting
- It is beneficial for ascites, piles
Circulatory system: –
- It can be used to cure chronic fever
- The medicated ghee with amla is useful in fever
- It helps in the circulation of blood and rejuvenates skin
- It’s helpful in bleeding disorders as its rich source of vitamin C
- Many skin disorders are cured by local as well as systemic consumption of medicines prepared from amla
- Anemia is a blood disorder in which there is a decrease in Hb %. ‘Amalaki Awleha’ an ayurvedic medicine is used on a large scale
Endocrine system: –
- Diabetes is an endocrinal disorder which is affecting a large population around the globe which can be cured with the consumption of Amla.
Nervous system: –
- Amla is nerve tonic.
- It strengthens the nerves of the body.
- Optic nerve disorders are cured with the help of Indian gooseberry. Thus, it prevents major eye disorders.
Reproductive system: –
- Amla is used to increase sperm count
- Sugar, honey, ghee medicated with amla is used in impotency
Therapeutic uses in Ayurveda
- Juice of amla fruit and honey is useful for hiccups, asthma.
- Juice of amla and sugarcane juice is useful in dysuria.
- In diabetes, the combination of amla juice, turmeric powder and honey is beneficial.
- It is used in vomiting.
Various medicinal preparations of amla in Ayurveda: –
- Chyawanprash awaleha
- Dhartilehe
- Dhatri Rasayana
- Brahma Rasayana
- Triphala
Amla as an antiagingagent
It is systemically absorbed and circulated through various systems of the body. Metabolism is improved. Useful agents are preserved while as toxic agents are eliminated. It increases appetite. And being a rich source of vitamin C increases immunity, prevents wrinkling of skin, premature graying of hairs, improves skin texture. Thus, it useful as an antiageing agent.
Wrapping it up
Besides these, it can be used for another purpose such as scurvy which is caused by vitamin C deficiency. After reading this, you will come to know where and how amla can be used in various disorders in our day-to-day life which we come across more often.
