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AMLA  - EMBLICA OFFICINALIS

In AYURVEDA , food materials are classified according to the six different tastes—Sweet , Sour, Salty , Bitter , Pungent & Astringent. The Correct balancing of these tastes is considered essential for the growth of a  healthy body. AMLA caters all the six tastes at one go. It acts on the body to increase and decrease the three humours- Vata , Pitta & Kapha.

Being the cheapest & the richest source of  vitamine C , dried amla provides 3000 mg of vitaminC per 100 gram . It is heat stable ie not denatured by boiling. It is believed to increase the life energy (prana) & has a  sattvic(soothing) effect on the mind.

• It is one of the key ingredients of ‘Triphala’  & ‘Chyawanprasha’.
• It imparts youthful vigour, strengthens lungs, cures excessive thirst burning sensation, vomiting, diabetes, emaciation, anorexia, toxicity, fever, impurity of blood & haemorrhage.
• It activates the liver, pancreas, circulatory system & digestive system.
• It rejuvenates the body cells, tones up the tissues & strengthens the organs.
• It is diuretic, astringent, digestive, aphrodisiac, laxative & tonic.
• It acts as a coolant for human engine.
• It is good for teeth & gums.
• For beauty conscious – Amla tightens up the sagging skin & guards against flabbiness & wrinkles .It’s anti oxidant enzymes prevent ageing.
• It is good for hair  problems . It prevents /treats premature graying of hair , hair fall, dandruff,  alopecia . Amla oil massaged on the scalp , relaxes the mind after a hectic schedule.
• It is a perfect source of rejuvenation . 20 gms of Chyawanprash taken with milk every day is beneficial in revitalizing the immune system of the body.

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