Amlaki, The Indian Gooseberry
Amlaki (Emblica officinalis or Phyllanthus emblica)
🟢Amla or Amlaki is One of the most popular ayurvedic ingredients is amla, or amlaki. It serves as both nourishment and medication.
🟢Indian gooseberry is known. It’s also commonly called amla. This little tree has yellow-green flowers that blossom into round, edible fruits of the same colour. The fruits have a pit and a thin peel and are roughly the size of golf balls.
🟢Amla has been known as a “superfruit” all across the world. It should come as no surprise that 100 grams of fresh amla berries have the same amount of vitamin C as 20 oranges.
Benefits Of Amla
👉anti-aging properties
👉good for eyes
👉balances tridosha
👉helpful for diabetes and urinary disease
👉decrease dryness
👉beneficial for bleeding disorders
👉revitalising activity (Rasayana)
👉good for heart
👉improves voice and good for throat
Immunity
One 100g serving (approximately a half cup) of amla berries contains 300mg of vitamin C, which is more than double the daily recommended dose for adults. There are also significant levels of polyphenols, alkaloids, and flavonoids. Amla has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory compounds.
Nutrients per Serving
A half-cup serving of amla berries provides the following nutrients:
Calories: 33
Protein: Less than 1 gram
Fat: Less than 1 gram
Carbohydrates: 8 grams
Fiber: 3 grams
Sugar: 0 grams
🔸Amla berries are high in antioxidants, which lower the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Amla berries are also an excellent source of:
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Vitamin A
Iron
Calcium
🔸Amla, being rich in nutrients and antioxidants is useful for weight loss and gain, especially when added to foods with adjuvants
🔸Amla’s Rasayana (rejuvenating) property which is beneficial for your health, which helps you fight against any type of internal or external infections.
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