Amla, (in Hindi), is known as Indian Gooseberry is a wonder herb that is
found in nearly most of the Ayurvedic medicinal preparations. In an
English proverb - An apple a day keeps the doctor away, in India it
should be an Amla a day keeps the doctor away. Majority of the
nutritionists and doctors advise to have one Amla daily to keep yourself
healthy and strong. The reason is that Amla is a potent antioxidant
packed full of nutrients that can help you to live a healthier and
longer life. Amla, in all its forms such as Amla powder or Amla juice is
packed full of vitamin C and ample fiber. It is helpful in cleansing
your liver for optimum functioning. It also helps in digestion and an
excellent source of antioxidants to free your body of harmful oxidants.
Hair and Skin Problems & Amla
Well-known
as a hair conditioner it also has the properties for keeping your hair
and scalp free of dandruff if applied in combination of tulsi (basil).
As a hair conditioner it gives your hair a natural shine. You can apply
paste of
Amla powder on dyed and
washed hair to harmonizing the color of the dyed hair to look more
natural and shiny. It also acts as a wonderful conditioner and nourishes
the hair because of its high Vitamin C content. If you like to have
lustrous soft hair use Amla. Additionally, being rich in essential fatty
acids it helps strengthens and nourishes the hair follicles resulting
in strong, well nourished, and shiny silky hair. Strong and healthy
follicles helps diminish hair fall as the oily content of Amla
penetrates the scalp to strengthen its roots. Besides, Amla is also rich
in Vitamin A, and vitamin A helps collagen production to maintain the
youthfulness, suppleness, and elasticity of the skin helping you keep
look younger.
Amla juice is an excellent antioxidant drink that should be taken on empty stomach for its full benefit.
