Amalaki - Indian Gooseberry

Amalaki has the richest source of natural Vitamin C. It is a natural anti-oxidant that Detoxifies and Rejuvenates the Body. It is an extremely useful Ayurvedic herb, that has been traditionally used to improved digestion and elimination, while nourishing and strengthening the body.

It provides antioxidant protection. Emblica officinalis is a deciduous tree with exfoliating bark. Its fruit contains the highest amount of Vitamin C in natural form and cytokine like substances identified as zeatin, z. riboside, z. nucleotide.

Action

A natural, efficacious and safe herb. It is an anti-oxidant with the richest natural source of Vitamin C and other anti-oxidant polyphenols like Emblicanins. It helps in protecting cells against free radical damage and thereby helps in the management of premature aging. It provides effective resistance against many diseases especially of the respiratory tract. Its fruit is acrid, cooling, refrigerant, diuretic and laxative. The dried fruit is useful in hemorrhage, diarrhea and dysentery.It is antibacterial and its astringent properties prevent infection and help in the healing of ulcers. It is used as a laxative to relieve constipation in piles. It is used in the treatment of leukorrhea and artherosclerosis.
The fruit juice and its sediment, and residue, have antioxidant properties due to Vitamin C content. It is used in Ayurveda as a cardiotonic, aphrodisiac, antipyretic, antidiabetic, cerebral and gastrointestinal tonic. It raises the total protein level and increases the body weight due to positive nitrogen balance. It has been found to have an anabolic effect.

Indications

• Cough, cold, sore throat & other respiratory tract infections
• Premature aging
• Repeated episodes of respiratory infections, as an immunomodulator
• Dyspepsia & Hyperacidity
• Skin disorders