Amla and it’s juice is stuffed with innumerable health benefits that can ever be imagined. It is the one of the most used Ayurvedic herb. Amla is used in both as a food item as well as for medicine purpose .
It is one of the three fruits that are used to make Triphala the other two are baheda and harad.
Also Chyavanprash a popular Ayurvedic rejuvenative tonic have Amla as its main ingredient.
Amla is the richest source of vitamin C which is available naturally. More importantly vitamin c contained in the Amla fruits is stabilized by the presence of tannins which helps Amla juice to maintain its vitamin content even after processing.
Botanical name : Embelica officianalis
Family : Liliaceae
Names in different language
Hindi name – Awala, Amla
Marathi – Awadakathi
English – Indian Gooseberry
Bengali – Amalaki, Amro
Telegu name – Userkai velli
Tamil name – Nellikai
Malayalam – Amalkam,Nelli
Guajarati – Amdanu
Amla Juice Benefits & Ayurvedic Description
Amla holds a revered place in Ayurveda as a deepan (Digestive & carminative), rasayan ( rejuvenating) that balances all three doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha), with a primary focus on calming kapha and pitta . It is especially prized for its effects on the digestive and endocrine systems.
Ras ( Taste)
- Madhur ( sweet)
- Amla ( Sour)
- Katu ( Pungent)
- Tikta (Bitter)
- Kashay ( Astringent)
Veerya ( Potency)
- Sheet (Cold)
Vipaak ( Post-digestive effect)
- Katu (Pungent)
Guna ( Qualities)
- Guru (Heavy)
- Snigdha(Oily)
- Piccihal (Sticky)
Benefits of Amla
Amla for Immunity
Amla fruit and juice helps to builds Ojas by improving digestive process and due to its Rasayana properties. It is very rich source of vitamin C which supports a healthy immune system. Ojas is essence of immunity and youthfulness.
Amla Benefits in Eye care
It is very useful to manage all types of eye disorder like lacrimation, redness, burning, itching of eye and in improvement of the eyesight prevents eyes from adverse effect of diabetes.
Tip :Keep ½ teaspoon awala powder and sesame seeds soaked overnight. Make a paste of this in morning and apply on the closed eye and keep it for 10 minutes then wash it this keeps your eyes healthy and fights under eye dark circles.
Amla juice to prevent Ageing
Amla juice benefits in delaying the ageing process as it contains high amount of vitamin C and is rich in antioxidant properties. According to one research it contains 600- 700 mg of vitamin c in each fruit. This helps in fighting the free radicals present in the body and delays the ageing process.
Tip : Take 15 to 20 ml teaspoon of Amla juice with ½ teaspoon of Ashwagandha Powder mixed with honey and ghee in Shishir ritu delays aging and gives body a new look
Help Improve Digestion
Amla is good for healthy digestion, metabolism, as well as elimination of the waste. It helps in digestion by improving the Pachak Agni. The mild laxative property and high fiber contain in Amla helps in easy expulsion of stool.
Prevents premature greying of hairs
Amla juice helps to manage the pitta dosha which is the root cause of premature greying of hairs . Moreover Amla oil is very helpful in managing hair fall, premature greying of hair due to its pitta balancing quality and antioxidant property. It also controls dandruff due to its Kashaya (astringent ) properties.
Benefits in Diabetes and its complications
Amla juice helps to control blood sugar level by regulating carbohydrate metabolism due to its kashay (astringent) and rasayana (rejuvenating) properties. It helps in lowering the risk of various diabetic complications by fighting the free radicals, decreasing the inflammatory mediators as well as improving the function of blood vessels.
Medicinal Qualities of Amla
Rasayan – it is one of the best rejuvenating herbs.
Chakshuya – it is good nutritive tonic for eyes helpful in improving vision.
Prameghna – it is very helpful in managing diabetes and its associated side effects. Amla along with turmeric is well known Ayurvedic remedy for diabetis.
Vayasthapan – Amla is the best anti-ageing herbs of all the herbs available.
Daahahara – helpful in relieving burning sensation
Kanthya – Improves voice, good for throat.
How to use Amla
Amla can be consumed in various forms, including:
Amla raw fruits: Take 2-3 pieces of raw Amla fruits daily
Amla juice : Take 10-15ml of Amla juice add same quantity of water and drink empty stomach two times daily
Amla Churn: ¼ -1/2 teaspoon of churn with honey or water two times daily on empty stomach
Amla Capsule: Take 1-2 capsule swallow it with water, twice a day.
As Amla fruits are not available all round the year therefore Amla juice is most beneficial form of consuming Amla.
Home Remedies of Amla
In leucorrhea : Take one teaspoon of Amla powder and mix one teaspoon of sugar and one teaspoon of honey. This mix is very effective in white discharge from vagina in women.
For Diabetes : Take Amla juice 15ml add ¼ teaspoon of turmeric powder to it and take it early morning daily is very beneficial in managing diabetes.
To Manage Hyperacidity: Keep 1 teaspoon of amla powder soaked overnight. Next morning add dry ginger (Sonth) powder and carom (jeera) seeds powder to make small gutika (round tablet). Dissolve this tablet in one cup of milk add ½ teaspoon of candy sugar (mishri) to it drink this milk.
Cautions And Contraindications
Amla might increase the risk of bleeding or bursing in people with bleeding disorder. Therefore Amla should be used with caution in such cases.
It might increase the risk of bleeding during and after surgery. So it is advisable to stop taking Amla at least 2 weeks before the schedule surgery.
Amla should be avoided in case of aggravated Kapha problem like asthma.
Due to lack of scientific evidence Amla should be avoided during pregnancy and breast feeding period.
Frequently asked question
1.Can this herb be used while taking homoepathic medicine ?
Yes. This herb does not react with homeopathic medicine.
2.Can this herb/medicine be continued while taking supplements like multivitamin, omega 3, spirulina.
Yes .Generally this herb goes well with most dietary supplement. However if you are taking more than one product per day please consult your doctor for opinion.
3. With western/modern medicine
Seek your doctors advice if you are taking this product along with other western (allopathic/modern) medicine. Some ayurvedic herbs can interact with modern medicine.
When taking ayurvedic medicine or herb with modern medicine it is best to keep one hour gap in between both the medicine.
4. How long does Amla take to start showing result ?
It depend on any existing disease, overall health, your prakriti ( genetic make up) all these factors plays a role in how quickly Amla juice work. However it is observed that results are usually visible in 1-2 weeks or even months.
5.Can it be used in people with diabetes?
Yes. But always keep watch on your sugar levels. This herb can lower your blood sugar levels. Do not stop your diabetes medicine once you start taking this herb/medicine. Keep in touch with your ayurvedic doctor. They will guide you in this respect.
6.Are there any diet restriction( Pathya) while taking this product.
No .There are no such restriction while taking this product. However if you have been advised with any specific diet based on disease, you should continue to follow it.
Ayurvedic medicine that contains Amla
Amla is the main ingredient in following medicines
Chyavanprash : It is herbal gelly combination of herbs mainly containing Amla and is useful in problems related to immunity ,cold, cough and for rejuvenation.
Triphala churna : A herbal ayurvedic medicine very popularly used in ayurvedic treatment for various ailment such as constipation, diabetes, obesity, improve vision and others.
Amla tail : A herbal ayurvedic oil useful in hair fall and greying of hair.
Conclusion
Amla is a one of Ayurvedic herb, revered for its digestive and reguvenating properties. Whether for improving digestion, pain relief, or overall vitality, Amla continues to be a trusted herb for promoting health and well-being in a natural and holistic way.
Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
This Article is written by Dr. Ashutosh Tiwari B.A.M.S, PGDCR Director of Risha’s Health And Ayurvedaa Solutions.He is having more than 20 years of experience in field of Ayurvedic medicine.
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