Amla
Amla undeniably a powerhouse of nutrients. It is a very delicious fruit. Amla is also known as Indian Gooseberry. Amla Botanical name is Emblica Officinalis. This herb is a little fruit stuffed with versatile and miraculous health benefits. It is world’s best recognized herb and edible fruit rich in vitamin C. Amla is the best natural source of this vitamin which helps in keeping the skin healthy and strengthens the immune system of the body. It is also a very good antioxidant that can prevent ageing and rejuvenate the cellular structure keeping it young and healthy for a long time. The herb prevents our body from bacterial and viral aliments like cold and cough.
It is used in various forms because of its many health benefits. One can use it as a Amla fruit juice, Amla powder form or as a whole fresh fruit. In Ayurveda Amla is best used to make the equilibrium of three major powers of body (tridosha) i.e vata, pitta and kapha.
It belongs to Phyllanthaceae family. The Latin name of the plant is Emblica officinalis.
