Amla (Indian Gooseberry) is a natural remedy long used in Ayurveda to promote wellness and longevity. Naturally abundant in Vitamin C and antioxidants, Amalaki helps strengthen the immune system, reduce inflammation, slow down aging, increase Red blood cell count, and fight free radicals. Also, known as Amalaki, this little wonder-fruit has a knack for pacifying Pitta.
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Available in Powder form, Vegetarian Capsules and Candy
Amalaki is used in the treatment of cough, asthma, bronchitis, chronic, rhinitis, dyspepsia, colic, flatulence, hyper acidity, peptic ulcer, skin diseases, jaundice, diarrhea, dysentery, osteoporosis, leucorrhoea, heart tonic, intermittent fevers, hair(premature graying/balding) and mental disorders. It increases red blood cell count and regulates blood sugar, cleanses mouth.
Benefits: Slows ageing.Cooling and anti inflammatory.Very helpful in supporting general immunity and well being.Improves digestion.
Amla literally means “sour”; it is the Hindi word for a fruit tree (Emblica officinalis or Phyllanthus emblica) that grows throughout India and bears sour-tasting gooseberry-like fruits.1 Amla is also known by the Sanskrit name “Amalaki.” Other Sanskrit nicknames for amla—names meaning “mother,” “nurse,” and “immortality”—are a testament to the healing capacity of its fruits.1, 2 Amla has been used in Ayurveda and other Asian medicinal practices for thousands of years.
Benefits of Amla
- Supports healthy metabolism, digestion and elimination*
- Promotes anti-inflammatory properties that cool, tone, and nourish tissues and organs*
- Nourishes the heart and respiratory system*
- Assists natural internal cleansing and maintains regularity*
- Natural antioxidant*
- Promotes healthy eyes, hair, nails, and skin*
- Balances agni (digestive fire)*
- Builds ojas to support a healthy immune response and youthfulness*
Amla pacifies vata, pitta, and kapha, though it is especially calming to pitta.2 In addition, amla rejuvenates all of the tissues in the body and builds ojas, the essence of immunity and youthfulness.1 In general, amla is a powerful ally for many systems of the body. It is known to promote energy, reproductive health, and healthy cholesterol levels.1 Amla is also a tonic for the heart, the arterial system, the respiratory system, the sense organs, and the mind.1, 2
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