Gooseberry or Amla is rich in vitamin C thus it is good for skin and
also helps with food absorption and digestion. Amla tree ripens usually
by autumn and it tastes sour. Not everyone likes Amla, one has to
develop the taste for it. Amla has a lot of benefits which are mentioned
below for your knowledge and use.
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Beneficial for Hair
Amla is used in many hair products, because it helps boost hair growth.
It makes your hair thick and also strengthens them. This is the reason
why Amla oil is pretty commonly used around the world. |
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Slow Ageing with Amla
Oxidants and other radicals make you look older than your age. Amla as
an anti-oxidant makes you appear younger. It also protects our body from
radiations and side effects of UV light. |
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Respiratory Disorders
Indian gooseberry has been known over the years for the treatment of
respiratory disorders. It is used in herbal medicines to cure common
cold and cough due to high content of vitamin C. Amla also boosts
immunity which helps our body fight against throat infections.
Gooseberry helps get rid of the symptoms that lead to asthma. It also
treats tuberculosis and chronic cough. |
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Calcium
Calcium levels are quite low in a lot of women in Pakistan. This is due
to low levels of vitamin D. Amla has properties that help in absorption
of calcium. |
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Control Diabetes with Amla
Amla stimulate the cells that produce insulin thus keep the blood sugar
level balanced. It reduces sugar levels in diabetic patients. Taking
amla twice a day can easily fix your problems by decreasing albumin
levels which lead to lowering of sugar levels. Extra glucose is also
used by functional cells to increase metabolism level which makes you
more energetic. Amla also lowers the bad cholesterol level in our body
and stimulates beta blockers which lead to a health heart.
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Digestion
Gooseberry is high in fiber. This improves the bowel movements that
eventually help improve digestion. Good bowel movements exclude the
chance of getting constipation or diarrhea. Amla improves the secretion
of gastric juices which help in absorption of nutrients and minerals.
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Healthy Cardio Vascular System
Amla helps strengthen heart muscles. It reduces the bad cholesterol
levels which reduce the chances of getting atherosclerosis and strokes.
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Gooseberry for Skin Care
Amla works amazingly for skin. You can mash it up or use its powder
form. It reduces acne and pimples. Gooseberry also reduces skin
irritation and blemishes. Amla can be used to make a paste and then
later used to cleanse your face. The radicals in our environment make
our skin appear dull. Gooseberry has antioxidants which brightens our
skin.
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