BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY WITH AMAZING INDIAN AMLA OR GOOSEBERRY
Indian gooseberry is known as amla in Hindi. It belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family. It is very nutritious but the taste is sour. According to Ayurveda gooseberry balance the three doshas Vata, kaph and pitta of body and storehouse of good health.
Flavones and anthocyanins are found in gooseberries beneficial for health. Rich in fibre, antioxidants, and vitamins. Gooseberry is on the top of superfoods. Small in size but large in health benefits.
GOOSEBERRY HEALTH BENEFITS |
Nutrition facts of gooseberry
100 gm gooseberry contains
Vitamin C 33% of the daily value
Carbohydrate 10 %
Fibre 4%
Water 80 %
Less than 1 % fat and protein
Amazing Health Benefits of Amla or Gooseberry
Boost your immunity
Boost your immunity with vitamin C rich fruits. Amla is one of the
good options. Amla is a home remedy to treat seasonal cold and
flu-like symptoms.
Take 3 to 4 pieces of amla with one tablespoon ginger juice and 4
to 5 leaves of mint make juice off these. take every day to get your
the daily dose of vitamin C.
Eyecare
Carotene in amla keeps eyes healthy. Eating regularly keeps eyes
away from itching, redness and improve eye vision.
away from itching, redness and improve eye vision.
Haircare
Acts as a natural hair conditioner. Improve blood supply to the
scalp to prevent hair fall, premature greying of hairs, and dandruff.
scalp to prevent hair fall, premature greying of hairs, and dandruff.
We use amla oil for hair massage.
Use amla powder with henna for
a hair pack.
a hair pack.
2 teaspoon of amla powder with 2 teaspoons shi kak ai powder mix
with 2 teaspoon yoghurt form a paste applies on the hairs. Wash
with a mild shampoo after 15 minutes.
with 2 teaspoon yoghurt form a paste applies on the hairs. Wash
with a mild shampoo after 15 minutes.
Skincare
Due to anti-ageing effect keeps skin wrinkle-free and glowing.
Drink amla juice with honey in the early morning.
Drink amla juice with honey in the early morning.
Amla juice simply used as face mask leave it for 30 minutes and
wash with water.
wash with water.
Take a few pieces of papaya mix with amla paste and honey. Make
a paste and apply to the face. Leave it for 15 minutes and wash with
water.
a paste and apply to the face. Leave it for 15 minutes and wash with
water.
Amla scrubs for dry and normal skin
Amla powder with tamarind pulp and massage on the face. After 15
minutes wash with water.
minutes wash with water.
Chronic diseases
Reduce cholesterol so control raised blood pressure. Improve
insulin production helps in diabetes management. Drink amla juice
regularly.
insulin production helps in diabetes management. Drink amla juice
regularly.
Digestion
It's dried powder with honey stimulates appetite. Due to laxative
properties remove the toxins from the body. Alkaline nature of it
strengthens the digestive system.
properties remove the toxins from the body. Alkaline nature of it
strengthens the digestive system.
Drinking one glass of juice before a meal helps to eat less and
increase metabolism. You may add it to a weight loss
plan. Due to fibre content relieve constipation.
increase metabolism. You may add it to a weight loss
plan. Due to fibre content relieve constipation.
Infection
Potent antioxidants agent so it reduces free radicals in the body.
Free radicals are responsible for wrinkles and ageing and some
cancers. Protect the body from oxidative damage.
Free radicals are responsible for wrinkles and ageing and some
cancers. Protect the body from oxidative damage.
Common cold
Take 2 tsp of dried amla powder with 2 tsp honey 3-4 times in a
day for quick relief or eat one amla per day for prevention of cold.
day for quick relief or eat one amla per day for prevention of cold.
Mouth ulcer
Mix amla juice with water and gargle for two times in a day.
How to use amla?
Amla juice
Amla is available from November to April. Get proper
health benefits of it by drinking fresh amla juice in the morning.
Mix 20-30 ml of juice with water and for taste add some lemon
juice.
health benefits of it by drinking fresh amla juice in the morning.
Mix 20-30 ml of juice with water and for taste add some lemon
juice.
In diabetes
Mix juice with Jamun or Indian blackberry or Kerala juice to
control diabetes.
control diabetes.
Dried amla
Deseed the amla and sprinkle salt on it then keep it for drying in the
sunlight. After complete dehydration put in a dry jar and use it.
sunlight. After complete dehydration put in a dry jar and use it.
Amla pickle or murabba
Make spicy achar or murabba by keeping in sugary syrup.
Amla jam
1 kg gooseberry
½ lemon juice
1 kg granulated sugar
400 ml of water
Put amla, lemon juice and water in a pan bring to boil then simmer
for 15 minutes until fruit becomes soft and pulpy. Put the sugar and
gently heat until sugar dissolves. Boil for 15 minutes it becomes
red hue. Cool it and check with a finger if it will wrinkle up means
jam prepared otherwise boil for another 5 minutes. After cooling
put in a dry sterilized jar and seal it. Put in a cool place. The jam
will good for 6 months.
for 15 minutes until fruit becomes soft and pulpy. Put the sugar and
gently heat until sugar dissolves. Boil for 15 minutes it becomes
red hue. Cool it and check with a finger if it will wrinkle up means
jam prepared otherwise boil for another 5 minutes. After cooling
put in a dry sterilized jar and seal it. Put in a cool place. The jam
will good for 6 months.
So in this winter make a habit to add Indian Amla or gooseberry in our daily diet.
Get lots of health benefits of this wonderful fruit.
Thanks for sharing Dr. Sharda.. :)
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