Amla Leaves

Amalaki has been a part of Ayurvedic medicine for more than thousand years. Both dried and fresh Indian gooseberry have great health benefits. One of which is that it acts like a coolant if taken after meals. The Vitamin C content in Amla helps in improving the digestive system, rejuvenates the body, cures stomach constipation, helps in blood purification, reduces cough and asthmatic problems, and improves eyesight. Along with these, amla improves immunity and also improves physical strength. It is used in many Ayurvedic applications for scalp treatment.

Though Indian gooseberry is sour and bitter in taste, yet it is recommended that it should be eaten raw, as the nutritional value is intact and gives you better benefits. But, there are different ways of consuming it as well –

• A tablespoon of Indian gooseberry juice mixed with honey if consumed every morning provides energy and strength to the body.
• A tablespoon of Amla juice mixed in one of bitter gourd juice in the morning regularly for two months helps in reducing blood sugar levels and diabetes.
• 2 teaspoons of dried Amla powder mixed with honey taken 3 -4 times a day cures sore throat and cold.
• Mix two teaspoons of Indian gooseberry juice in half cup of water and drink it every morning, improves your eyesight.
• Before going to sleep, take 500 mg of dried Indian gooseberry powder with a glass of water, it helps in maintaining cholesterol levels and good for the heart.