Amla (Indian Gooseberry) 100 g, 50 g, 25 g

Amla (Indian Gooseberry)  100 g ($12.99), 50 g ($8.99), 25 g ($6.99)

Benefits:

Heartburn
One 4-week, high quality study in 68 people with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which is characterized by frequent heartburn, investigated the effects of taking 1,000 mg of amla fruit tablets daily on GERD symptoms. Researchers observed that the amla fruit group experienced greater reductions in the frequency and severity of heartburn and vomiting than those in the placebo group. Though this study is promising, more research is needed to fully understand the effects of Indian gooseberry supplements on heartburn and GERD.

Anti-aging
Due to its high vitamin C content, Indian gooseberry may have some promising anti-aging benefits. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that can help prevent cellular damage, which may help slow your body’s natural aging process.

Skin. In addition to its antioxidant activity, Indian gooseberry may help prevent the breakdown of collagen, which forms the firm but flexible protein matrix in your skin and soft tissues.

Hair. Indian gooseberry extract is commonly used in Thailand to promote hair growth, and some evidence shows that it may inhibit an enzyme that contributes to hair loss.

Vision. In test-tube studies, Indian gooseberry extract protected against age-related macular degeneration (AMD) by improving the mitochondrial health of eye cells.

Cancer
In test-tube and animal studies, Indian gooseberry extracts have killed certain types of cancer cells, including breast, cervical, ovarian, and lung cancers. Additionally, Indian gooseberry extracts may play a role in cancer prevention due to their antioxidant activity. It appears that Indian gooseberry may also help prevent cell mutations that lead to tumor growth and cancer development.

It’s thought that the many phytochemicals, such as tannins and flavonoids, in Indian gooseberries play a role in cancer prevention, along with its vitamin C and antioxidant content. However, no research on Indian gooseberry and cancer has been conducted in humans, so this is far from a confirmed benefit. If you have cancer, be sure to follow the advice and recommendations of your healthcare team.

Heart Health
One of the most common uses of Indian gooseberry is to promote heart health. There are many ways in which Indian gooseberry may decrease your risk of heart disease, including:

    Antioxidant effects. Indian gooseberry extracts may protect against oxidative damage that’s associated with heart injury. This has been noted in several animal studies.

Regulates endothelial function. A study in people with type 2 diabetes found taking 1,000 mg of Indian gooseberry daily improved endothelial function to the same extent as the drug atorvastatin.

    Anti-inflammatory effects. Human studies have noted that Indian gooseberry can significantly reduce inflammation, which is considered a key factor in the development of heart disease.

    Normalizes blood fat levels. Human studies have observed improved blood fat profiles after supplementing with Indian gooseberry, including lower triglyceride and total and LDL (bad) cholesterol, as well as increased HDL (good) cholesterol.

    Reduces blood pressure. Indian gooseberry may help reduce high blood pressure levels by acting as a vasodilator, or by widening the blood vessels. High blood pressure is a risk factor for heart disease.

    Anti-platelet effects. Finally, supplementing with Indian gooseberry may help prevent the formation of blood clots, which may cause a heart attack or stroke if they block an artery. Still, although some human studies have been conducted, more research is needed before Indian gooseberry can be claimed to be an effective heart health supplement.

Blood Sugar Levels
In animal studies, Indian gooseberry has been shown to help lower blood sugar levels. These effects have also been noted in a small study in 32 people, in which taking 1–3 grams of Indian gooseberry powder daily for 21 days significantly decreased fasting and post-meal blood sugar levels, compared with a control group.

Given these blood-sugar-lowering effects, Indian gooseberry may play a role in preventing and treating type 2 diabetes. Nevertheless, more high-quality human studies are needed.

Liver Damage
In rat studies, Indian gooseberry protected against liver damage caused by either a high fat diet or N-nitrosodiethylamine, a substance that’s toxic to the liver. This is likely due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity. However, this effect hasn’t yet been investigated in humans.

Immune Health
Finally, Indian gooseberry may have some immune-strengthening effects due to its vitamin C content. A single Indian gooseberry contains approximately 600–800% of the Daily Value (DV) for this vitamin. Vitamin C can optimize immune health in several ways. It’s an antioxidant, so it works to decrease cellular damage and inflammation.

While short-term inflammation is a normal and healthy immune response, chronic inflammation is an ongoing immune response that can promote poor health. Chronic inflammation is associated with an increased risk of developing conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, or autoimmune disorders. What’s more, vitamin C may help bolster your immune system by promoting the proliferation of phagocytes, which are specialized immune cells that help swallow up harmful invaders. It may also help your body develop protective antibodies against perceived threats.

 

Botanical Name: Emblica officinalis
English: Indian gooseberry, Emblic myrobalan, Emblic
Ayurvedic: Dhaatrı, Dhaatriphala, Aamalaki
Sanskrit: Aamalka, Amrutaphala
Unani Amlaj, Amla, Aamala
Also, known as: Ambala, Kayasthaa, Amritphala, Aonla, Amlakhi, Amoghaa, Vrshya, Vayasyaa, Amlaku, Amlakhu, Amli, Bela nelli, Nellikkaai, Anvala, Nelli, Embali, Ainla, Aula, Usirika, Anala, Avalkaathi, Dhatri, Dhatriphala, Vayastha, Vrushya, Aamalaki, Amalaki, Amblabaum, Amla, Amla Berry, Aonla, Aovla, Arbre de Malacca, Arbre Myrobolan, Dhatriphala, Emblic, Emblica, Emblica officinalis, Emblic Myrobalan, Groseille à Maquereau Indienne, Groseille Indienne, Groseillier de Ceylan, Grosella de la India, Indian-Gooseberry, Mirobalano, Myrobalan Emblic, Mirobalanus embilica, Neli, Phyllanthus emblica, Yu Gan Zi
Origin: India
Harvested: Wild
Parts Used: Fruits (Without Seeds)

General Information:
For thousands of years, we come across the benefits and knowledge of Ayurveda. It is a science about restorative which started in India and nowadays very popular and recognized throughout the globe as alternative medicine. The base of Ayurveda would be to increase the life span by focusing sources present in nature. And probably one of the most valuable fruits, as mentioned by Ayurveda, is definitely the Indian gooseberry, which we generally call ‘AMLA

Amla tree is deciduous and small to medium in size and grows up to 8 to 20 meters. Leaves are 8-10mm long and 2-3 mm wide. Leaves are light to pale green in colour. Ripening in autumn, the berries are harvested by hand after climbing to upper branches bearing the fruits. The taste of Indian Amla is sour bitter and astringent, and it is quite fibrous. In India, it is common to eat Amla steeped in saltwater and red chili powder to make the sour fruits palatable.

The use of Amla in ayurvedic and folk medicines is found for thousands of years. Amla is widely used as a Rasayana (rejuvenative) and an important medicinal plant in Ayurveda. Its fruit pulp is used for rejuvenation purposes and anti-aging properties.

The dried rind of fruits is ground to make powder and used as Amla Churna (Amla Powder). It has potent immunomodulatory and antioxidant action, so Amla and its preparations are used in.

How to use:
Decoctions are suitable for roots, barks, large seeds & berries, and other dense material. The simple way to make decoction is, in a saucepan, add 1 tablespoon of dried herbs to 1 cup of water. Bring the water to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30-60 minutes. Strain and squeeze out as much as liquid as possible and enjoy!

Tips:
You can sweeten your herbal decoctions with bit of honey, natural fruit juice, stevia leaves, powder and or licorice root powder.

Precautions:
You should consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using any herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
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