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Amla – Emblica Officinalis
Apr
Worldwide names of Emblica Officinalis:-
Hindi:- Amla, Awala, Avla, Oda
Sanskrit:- Aamlak, Dhatri, Vyastha, Tusyakala
Marathi:- Aawali,
Bengali:- Aamlani, Ambolara
Gujarati:- Aawlanu
English:- Indian Gooseberry
Latin:- Phyllanthus embellica, Emblica Officinalis.
Other common names:-
Malacca tree, Phyllanthus Emblica, emblique officinale; Amalanbaum; Amalaka, Ambala, Dhatri, Amalaka, Emblic, Emblic myrobalan, Myrabolan, Amblabaum; Graue Myrobalane, amluki, amlika; usiriki, kimalaka, kemloko, khaam poomz, mala ka, ta-sha-pen, amala, kembaka mylobalanen baum, Amla, Indian Gooseberry, Aonla, Heikru, Nelli, Nellikka, Usiri, Usirikaya, Betta Nelli, Ma-khaam pom. Amalaki, aonla. groseillier de Ceylan, dianganlan; ganlanshu; yougan; youganzi,
This is having almost 650-700 types of species found worldwide and most of the species are medicinally used in Ayurveda and Chinese medicine.
Parts used:- Fruits, leaves bark, and roots.
Properties:- It is an astringent and cool herb.which improves digestion and has a laxative effect. It has some Aphrodisiac and rejuvenating properties. Other than this it has anticancer, antiulcer, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory properties.
Other uses:-
1:- Amla benefits in obesity
2:- It helps control high cholesterol
3:- it is beneficial in dysentery
4:- Amla provides relief in joint pain.
5:-it is the best anti-aging herb.
6:- Regular consuming of amla will improve vision and maintain health
7:- it has abundant of vitamin C which is good for hair growth
8:- It pacifies all three dosha Vata, Pitta, and Kapha
9:- It has anti-diabetic properties too.
How to take Emblica Officinalis.
1:- Amla fruit powder can be taken 1-3 gm. twice a day after meal with water.
2:- It is one of the main ingredients of Triphala – Amla – Harad and Baheda which is useful in constipation.
3:-it fresh raw fruit can be also eaten as it will help in hyperacidity.
4:-Amla oil is used as a hair oil that cures dandruff and hair fall problems.
5:-in candy/murabba form also it can be eaten.
