Come winter, Indian fruit markets get flooded with juicy amlas or Indian gooseberries, the powerhouse of vitamin C. Amla has both religious and nutritional significance in ancient Indian culture and in Ayurveda.

In many parts of India, Amla is offered as a naivedyam during the Hindu month of Kartik, while Ayurveda suggests eating it daily for fighting several infections in winter months and to cure health problems caused due to an imbalance in vata, kapha and pitta.

Consuming amla regularly prevents common cold, cough, flu and other infections. The whopping amount of antioxidants in amla are potent in combatting the formation of cancer cells. You can enjoy amlas by eating it raw, juices or preserve it as pickles.

 Let’s Look At The Health Benefits Of Amla

Boosts Immunity

Amla is an excellent natural immune booster power-packed with Vitamin C, A, polyphenols, alkaloids, and flavonoids -quercetin and kaempferol. Evidence proves that it possesses strong antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. In Ayurvedic medicine, amla is used extensively to increase white blood cells, which functions to defense the body against foreign toxins by preventing cold and allergies.

Regulates Blood Sugar

Amla is super rich in chromium, a mineral that is potential in regulating carbohydrate metabolism and stimulates the beta cells to secrete insulin. It is also piled up with vitamin C that is essential in repairing the pancreatic tissues, which prevents the damage of insulin-producing cells. Taking raw amla regularly can make your body to be more responsive to insulin.

Promotes Digestion

Adding amla to your diet is a great way for detoxifying and eliminating the waste. The richness of fibre in amla adds bulk and regulates bowel movements. It is also beneficial in stimulating the secretion of gastric and digestive juices, that aids in the better utilization of the nutrients. Take amla juice the first thing in the morning to clear your system and promote gut health.

Boosts Liver Health

Amla juice is a great way to boost vitality and has the ability to energize the liver. The walloping amount of phytochemical in amla such as quercetin, gallic acid, corilagin, and ellagic acid helps in scavenging free radical and detoxifying the body.

Hair Care

Amla powder is one of the major ingredients in most of the hair care products as it enhances hair growth and pigmentation. Amla oil is widely used in most of the Ayurvedic hair care oil, applying it to your hair root promotes hair growth and colour. The richness of carotene, iron and antioxidant in amla prevents the damage of hair follicles and lowers chance of hair loss and baldness.