The Indian gooseberry or amla has several health benefits. It is a plum sized fruit which grows on a bushy plant. It has a strong lemon scent. This sour fruit is popularly used in ayurvedic and Unani system of medicine. The fruit is rich in vitamin C, fiber, minerals and protein.
Important Health Benefits
Rich in vitamin C: With a higher level of vitamin C as compared to oranges, amla fruit is ingrained with a number of health benefits. Amla is known to be an excellent antihistamine as it helps to prevent cold and flu. It also helps to boost the immune system. However, to obtain the true and natural benefits of amla fruit, it is essential to eat it raw.
Cardiovascular health benefits: Consumption of amla is known to improve heart conditions and cardiovascular functions of the body. It reduces the signs of aging and also detoxifies the body. It is believed that ancient royal princes used to consume amla juice early in the morning to remain young and healthy for a longer period in life.
Cure piles: A mixture of amla juice with honey and ghee is known to be a perfect cure for piles. Amla is also known to cleanse the body and improve the reproductive system.
Beauty benefits: Consumption of amla juice is known to improve the growth of hair. Amla can also be mixed with oil to be applied externally onto the hair to improve its shine and bounce.
Antioxidants: It is also an excellent source of antioxidants and therefore it offers protection from free radicals which can cause cancer. Amla is perhaps the only richest fruit in antioxidants which is ingrained with various other health benefits.
Anti inflammatory benefits: The amla fruit is known to be ingrained with anti inflammatory benefits. It helps to reduce inflammation caused due to arthritis, hay fever, joint pain and so forth.
Apart from these health benefits, amla juice can be consumed to prevent constipation, regulate bowel movements, regulate menstrual bleeding in women, cure ovarian cysts and prevent cataracts in diabetic patients. Researches have proved that this fruit has the power to relax and soothe the muscles and improve sleep quality.
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