10 health benefits of Indian Gooseberry - known as Amla

10 health benefits of Indian Gooseberry - known as Amla

What is Indian gooseberry?

Indian gooseberry is known by two scientific names — Phyllanthus emblica and Emblica officinalis. It’s also commonly called amla.

This small tree has yellow-green flowers that blossom into round, edible fruits of the same color.

The fruits are about the size of a golf ball with a pit and thin peel. Their taste has been described as sour, bitter, and astringent.

The fruit is used in cooking in India, and most supplements on the market today are made only from the powdered, dried fruit or fruit extracts. 

આ પણ વાંચો: સામાન્ય બીમારીમાં ઘરગથ્થુ ઉપચાર માટે ઔષધીય વનસ્પતિનો ઉપયોગ

However, the whole plant — including the fruit, leaves, and seeds — is utilized in traditional Indian medicine

Cultivated throughout India and nearby countries, amla has gained a following throughout the world as a "superfruit." It's no surprise — a 100-gram serving of fresh amla berries contains as much vitamin C as 20 oranges.  

Amla, also known as Indian gooseberries, grows on a flowering tree of the same name. The small berries are round and bright or yellow-green. Though they are quite sour on their own, their flavor can enhance recipes they’re added to. 

While we can't be entirely sure when Ayurvedic healers started using amla berry, historical records tell us they’ve been used in remedies for at least 1,000 years.

આ પણ વાંચો : વાળ ખરતાં અટકાવવા માટેના ઘરેલું ઉપાયો

Incorporating this ancient superfruit into your diet may improve your overall health.

Health Benefits

The antioxidants and vitamins found in amla berries offer several health benefits. High concentrations of vitamin C in amla helps the body recover from illness. Amla berries also include several flavonols, chemicals that have been linked to benefits like improved memory. આ પણ વાંચો : રાત્રે કઈ બાજુ સુવું સ્વાસ્થ્ય માટે સારું 

Here are some other health benefits of amla:

Diabetes Control

The soluble fiber in amla berries dissolves quickly in the body, which helps to slow the rate your body absorbs sugar. This can help reduce blood sugar spikes. Amla berries also have a positive effect on blood glucose and lipid counts in people with type 2 diabetes.

આ પણ વાંચો : મેંદો સ્વાસ્થ્ય માટે કેટલો ખતરનાક છે જાણો

Better Digestion

The fiber in amla berries helps the body regulate bowel movements and may help to relieve symptoms from conditions like irritable bowel syndrome. High levels of vitamin C in Amla berries helps your body absorb other nutrients, so they may be helpful if you take iron and other mineral supplements. આ પણ વાંચો: એસીડિટી થી ફાયદો મેળવવા માટે આ અદભુત ઘર ગત્થું કીમિયો કામ લાગશે

Healthier Eyes

Amla berries are rich in vitamin A, which is key to improving eye health. Vitamin A not only improves vision, but it also may lower the risk of age-related macular degeneration. Amla's vitamin C content aids in eye health by fighting bacteria, which can help to protect your eyes from conjunctivitis (pink eye) and other infections. 

Immunity

One 100g serving of amla berries (about a half cup) provides 300mg of vitamin C—more than twice the daily recommended value for adults. You'll also find notable amounts of polyphenols, alkaloids, and flavonoids. Amla has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. આ પણ વાંચો: કમરની તકલીફથી પીડાતા લોકો માટે ધ્યાનમાં રાખવાની બાબતો

Memory  and Brain Health

The phytonutrients and antioxidants in amla can benefit memory by fighting against free radicals that can attack and damage brain cells. Amla's high concentration of Vitamin C helps your body produce norepinephrine, a neurotransmitter believed to improve brain function in people with dementia.

Uses & Effectiveness

Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...

High cholesterol. Early research suggests that taking Indian gooseberry for 4 weeks decreases low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or “bad”) cholesterol in people with high cholesterol. આ પણ વાંચો : મેંદો સ્વાસ્થ્ય માટે કેટલો ખતરનાક છે જાણો

Osteoarthritis. Research shows that taking two capsules of an Ayurvedic formula containing Indian gooseberry and several other ingredients three times daily for 24 weeks is as beneficial as taking glucosamine sulfate or the drug celecoxib for reducing pain in people with knee osteoarthritis.

Hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis).

આ પણ વાંચો : મગ ખાવાના કેટલા ફાયદા છે જાણો

• Cancer.
• Swelling of the pancreas.
• Indigestion.
• Eye problems.
• Joint pain.
• Diarrhea.
• Bloody diarrhea (dysentery).
• Obesity.
• Diabetes.
• Other conditions.

આમળા ખાવાના ફાયદા તથા તેમાંથી બનતી વસ્તુઓની રેસિપી

More evidence is needed to rate Indian gooseberry for these uses.