Our today's pic is Amla which is also known as Indian gooseberry which has a scientific name Phyllanthus Emblica. In Sanskrit Amla is know as "Amalaki'
It will not be wrong if I quote "Amla is a blessed fruit to Humans from Mother Nature"
In Ayurveda, Amal is referred as a medicinal plant which has been used for treating various diseases and has a traditional use in the Indian kitchen.
Bollywood Actress secret for clear skin.
We all have grown up by watching Indian Actors promoting fairness cream for clear skin and skin whitening, which probably they too don't use for their own skin as it's loaded with harmful chemicals that can only damage our skin time by time.
Most of the actors rely on organic and natural fruits for healthy skin, Some celebrity Nutritionist has revealed that they consume one whole raw amla daily early in the morning with water which proportional to their body and adding beetroot salad before breakfast will help the skin to nourish.
Amla In Ayurveda
Amalaki It is considered as a Mother as it balances all three doshas (Vata, Pitta and Kapha) of a human being.
It is well known for immunity booster and anti-aging benefits as is an excellent source of Vitamin C. and Vitamin C supports Anti-Aging.
Do You know: Amla is very rich in Vitamin C, Only 100Gram of Amla contains 600mg of Vitamin C which is the highest compared to any other fruit and vegetables. And 100-gram orange contains 50mg of vitamin C.
Nutritional Value of Amla
| Nutritive value per 100g of Phyllanthus Emblica | |
| Components | Value |
| Moisture (Fruit water) | 81.20% ** |
| Minerals | 0.70% |
| Fat | 0.10% |
| Fiber | 3.40% |
| Carbohydrate | 14.10% |
| Protein | 0.50% |
| Iron | 1.2 mg/100grm |
| Vitamin C | 600 mg/100grm |
** Alanine (5.4%), Arginine, Ascorbic acid, Aspartic acid, β-carotene, Boron, Calcium, Carbohydrates, Chebulagic acid, Fiber, Chebulaginic acid, Chebulic acid, Chibulinic acid, Chloride, Chromium(2.5ppm), Copper (3ppm), Corilagic acid, Corilagin, Cystine, Ellagic acid,Emblicanins, Emblicol, Ethyl gallate, Flavonoids, Gallic acid, zinc ethylester, Gallic acid, Gallotanins
Some Facts of Amla :
- It is native to tropical southeastern Asia, particularly in central and southern, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Srilanka. but it was first cultivated in Madagascar and In Madhya Pradesh, it has an ample in deciduous forests.
- Due to its cooling nature, amla is a common ingredient in treatments for a burning sensation anywhere in the body and for many types of inflammation and fever.
- They are also useful in diabetes, cough, asthma, bronchitis, dyspepsia, flatulence, peptic ulcer and skin diseases
- Dry powder of the herb, mixed with an equal quantity of sugar, 3 times a day with milk can prevent scurvy.
- Amla is good for the brain. It is supportive for the mind and sharpens the intellect and helps in mental functioning. It supports the nervous system.
- Excellent for the hair and skin.
According to some studies, It is also believed eating amla daily will prevent from coronavirus (COVID-19)
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