Indian Gooseberry belongs to the Euphorbiaceaefamily. This fruit ripens in the autumn in wet, forested, hilly areas on the Indian subcontinent. The fruit is very nourishing, but it tastes sour. Both dried and fresh fruits can be consumed for their health benefits.
It provides remedies for many diseases, so it is widely used in Ayurvedic treatment. Gooseberry is very rich in Vitamin C, and contains many minerals and vitamins like Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Carotene and Vitamin B Complex. Amla is also a powerful antioxidant agent.
Vitamin-C is a good antioxidant agent, which makes gooseberries a powerful tool against a variety of conditions, including various types of cancer.
Health benefits of Amla include the following:
1. Rich Source of Vitamin C
2. Secures against Heart Diseases
3. Reduces the Risk of Stone Formation
4. Eyesight
5. Reduces Indigestion and Constipation
6. Burns Fat
7. Controls Diabetes
8. Helpful in Arthritis
9. Regulates Acidity
10. Purifies Blood
11. Immunity Booster
12. Improves Metabolism
13. Cures Sleeplessness or Insomnia
14. Strengthens the Bones
15. Cancer Prevention
16. Helpful in Cold and Sore Throat
17. Helps in Reducing the Ill Effects of Smoking
18. Prevents Jaundice and Scurvy
19. Mouth Ulcers
20. Menstrual Cramps
21. Cooling Properties
Amla keeps your body and skin cool in summers by sorting the heat out.
