Thursday, 30 June 2016

Health Benefits Of Amla Powder

Amla known as Indian Gooseberry has been used since ancient ayurveda. It has been used in medical practices from many years and it has got innumerable health benefits.
It has been used in ayurveda to treat different ailments. Amla fruit is known as Dhatri which means god of health. 

Amla is a rich source of vitamin C, polyphenols, tannins  and minerals like calcium, phosphorous and iron. It has got strong antioxidant properties that helps to combat free radicals. Amla is key ingredient in Chyavanaprasha, an ayurveda recipe.




Amla for health:

1.Aids Proper Digestion: Amla powder is an effective remedy for hyper acidity and ulcers. It helps in proper digestion process.

2.Weight Loss: Amla helps to loose weight as it enhances metabolism.


3. Reduces Pimples: Amla helps tp purify blood and helps to reduce pimples, acne and makes skin clear.


4.Strengthens Liver: These days usage of pain killers and other medicines has adverse effect on liver as it builds up toxins. Amla protects liver by flushing out toxins.


5. Improves Hemoglobin: Regular intake of amla helps to absorbs Iron in the body and  increases RBC count.


6.Clears Urinary Problems: Amla helps in diuretic action and combats burning sensation while urinating.

7.Prevents Premature Greying Of Hair:  Amla stops melanin loss, it's a pigment that gives color and darkens hair.



8. Enhances Fertility: Infertility is a major problem for many couples these days. By intake of amla juice the muscle tissues become full and helps in proper movement of external and internal organs. It strengthens reproductive tissue and helps to increase sperm count in men as well.  


9.Delays Aging: Amla being rich source if vitamin C and has strong antioxidant properties and helps to fight free radicals that are responsible for ageing. 


10. Strengthens Lungs: The amla berry helps in strenghthens  and nourishes lungs and the respiratory tract.


11. Improves Memory: Amla helps in rejunevation of entire health and improves memory. Treats insomnia and provides relief from stress.


12.Healthy Bones: Amla slows down the activity of osteoclasts, which breaks down the bone.


13.Improves Immunity Level: the antibacterial property of amla fights against infection and improves immunity.


14.Prevents Cold and cough: Mix amla juice along with honey and consume if every morning this helps to treat cold,cough and prevents mouth ulcers.


15.Gastric Problems: Having one tbsp of amla one empty stomach helps to relieve from gastric problems. The anti inflammatory properties of amla helps from stomach upset as well. 


16. Prevents Gall Bladder Stones: Amla juice has powerful antioxidant properties that reduces cholesterol levels and prevents formation gallstones.  


 17. Prevents Constipation:Being rich source of fiber content, amla aids proper digestion and prevents constipation problems.


18. Helps In Proper Functioning Of Heart:Regular consumption of amla juice lowers cholesterol levels and improves proper functioning of heart. 

19.Natural Coolant: Amla is rich source f vitamin C that equals three oranges.This helps to protect body from heat.


20.Better Bowels Movement: Fiber present in amla helps in proper digestion and helps in proper bowels movement.


21. Relieves From Menstrual Cramps: If you are suffering with menstrual cramps start taking amla juice few weeks before the cycle and this gives you relief.


22. Diabetes: Amla releases insulin, the hormone     which controls blood sugar. Drink amla juice with a pinch of turmeric twice a day before each meal.


23. Skin Glow: Drinking amla juice every morning would make your skin glow and clears blemishes.


24. Eye Sight: Antioxidants present in amla protects eye retina  and reduces risk of cataract. Soak amla in water and wash your eyes with water.


25. Bleeding Nose: Amla cures bleeding nose. Add few drops of amla juice to nostrils and it helps.


26. Increases Appetite: Taking amla powder along with honey would enhance appetite.


27. Clears lices in hair: Applying amla powder along with lemon juice to hair would clear lices. 

Take 3tbsp of amla powder and add lemon juice and make a paste by adding water.  Apply this paste for 30 minutes and wash with water. 

28. Relieves Acidity: Drinking amla juice twice a day would relieve from acidity.


29. Cures Dandruff: Washing hair regularly with amla decoction   would clear dandruff problem and excessive hair fall problem.


30.Piles(hemorrhoids): Piles are caused due to excessive swelling of blood vessels around anal canal. Taking amla juice would help to get relief from piles.


31. Night Discharge: Soak dried amla powder in 1:3 proportion in water overnight and strain the water and add pinch of turmeric. This helps from night discharge.


32.Improves Vitality: Consume 1bsp amla powder with warm water this helps to strengthen glands responsible for semen secretion.


33. Reduces Heat In Summers: Having juice of amla in summers would reduce temperature of body.