Amalaki Fruit
Amla or Amalaki fruit is known as the all-purpose healer, simply because of its amazing ability to cure a myriad of diseases.
Right from heart ailments, to combating the signs of aging, to the treatment of serious skin diseases – the Amalaki fruit is virtually a one-stop
solution for diverse ailments.
Small yet powerful
Small in size and of a pale green color, the Amalaki actually belongs to the ‘currant’ family. Its two other names are
Dhatriphala and Vayastha. It has strong mention in many of the ancient texts and holds a highly regarded place in Ayurveda. It has powerful
curative properties similar to that of berries and is a rich source of antioxidants which fight the signs of aging in our bodies.
An eternal healer
The Amalaki Fruit packs in a mighty punch. An abundant source of Vitamin C, one Amla is said to have 10 times the
vitamin C content of lemons and oranges. It acts as a coolant in the body, is a powerful antiseptic and can also be used for laxative and
diuretic purposes. In its dried forms it can heal many conditions such as dysentery, diarrhea as well as hemorrhage. From treatments as diverse
as leucorrhea to artherosclerosis to even successfully treating age related disorders – the Amalaki does it all. One of the best things about
this wondrous fruit is that it can fight free radicals which tend to destroy the skin surface – thereby eliminating aging problems. Even serious
skin ailments have been successfully treated with the Amalaki fruit. It has also been known to improve hair growth and make it shiny. It also
helps prevent the occurrence of diseases especially since it improves the natural immunity of the body.
Improves eyesight
The Amalaki fruit is tremendously beneficial for improving one’s eyesight. The dosage usually comprises the juice of one cup of
Amla fruit mixed with honey. This needs to be taken twice daily. With regular intake this concoction is said to sharpen eyesight. In addition to
this it also helps in conditions like conjunctivitis as well as Glaucoma. It can alleviate the intraocular tension inside the eye.
Liver functions
Amalaki is renowned for improving the function of the liver. The liver being the seat of all digestive activity, it is imperative
that its functioning remains optimal. With all the junk food and pollution our bodies go through it is natural that there is a regular build up
of toxins. Amalaki juice helps in eliminating all these toxins while also simultaneously making the liver strong. It is a perfect blood purifier
and especially when ingested in conjunction with neem leaves it destroys all toxins and pimples on the skin. So now you can do away with all
those fancy acne creams and instead reach out for the handy Amalaki!
Poor memory
In today’s stress filled world, our minds are bound to take a beating. From insomnia, amnesia, to poor memory – these are all
induced conditions of modern living. If you wish to enhance your memory power try taking Amla juice daily. It will help to make you even more
alert and active.
Caring for your heart
Our heart is one of the most hard-working out of all organs. It pumps blood into all of our arteries and vital organs day in and
day out. To add to this is the daily stress and anxiety we face in our lives. Before we know it, one fine day the heart is over taxed and
under-appreciated – and it results in a heart attack! Isn’t it in our best interests to keep our hearts healthy and active? Well, if you want an
easy solution, the Amalaki fruit can help! It strengthens the walls of the heart and tones up the heart muscles. It can alleviate conditions such
as heart stroke etc. Amalaki acts as a dilatory agent that expands the artery walls as well as blood vessels. This helps in reducing blood
pressure and heart ailments.
Are you diabetic? Try Amalaki!
Diabetes is one ailment which widely affects a large segment of our population these days. It usually occurs when the pancreas
aren’t able to keep sugar levels at their optimal state. Modern science is still struggling to find a permanent cure to diabetes. However, the
Amalaki fruit seems to have surpassed even science itself! The fruit when taken along with Jamun fruit as well as bitter gourd can cure diabetes
permanently. The mixture needs to be taken twice daily for best effect.
Gastrointestinal troubles
The Amalaki fruit can be a virtual life saver in cases related to acidity and gastrointestinal problems. Our ever-changing diets
comprising sporadic combinations of spicy, sweet and sour foods all result in acute acidity. The cure – a teaspoon of the Amalaki powder combined
with sugar and milk will rid you of acidity permanently!
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