The Indian gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica, syn. Emblica officinalis) is a tree which has great amount of medicinal values. In India, amla is the common name and is the most popular edible fruit kept in each and every house. All parts of the plant are used in various Ayurvedic/Unani Medicine[Jawarish Amla] herbal preparations, including the fruit, seed, leaves, root, bark and flowers. According to Ayurveda, amla fruit is sour and astringent in taste, with sweet, bitter and pungent secondary tastes. Consumption of amla increases longevity, revitalizing effect, prevents ageing, maintains strength in old age, improves body resistance and pretects against infection, benefit the eyes, stimulate hair growth, and enhance intellect.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Amla or Indian gooseberry
The Indian gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica, syn. Emblica officinalis) is a tree which has great amount of medicinal values. In India, amla is the common name and is the most popular edible fruit kept in each and every house. All parts of the plant are used in various Ayurvedic/Unani Medicine[Jawarish Amla] herbal preparations, including the fruit, seed, leaves, root, bark and flowers. According to Ayurveda, amla fruit is sour and astringent in taste, with sweet, bitter and pungent secondary tastes. Consumption of amla increases longevity, revitalizing effect, prevents ageing, maintains strength in old age, improves body resistance and pretects against infection, benefit the eyes, stimulate hair growth, and enhance intellect.
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