Amazing Health Benefits of Amalaki (Amla)

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Amalaki, also known as Indian gooseberry, is one of the most important herb described in Ayurveda. In Ayurvedic texts Amala is mentioned as Vayasthapana, which means 'stopping the ageing' and therefore it is main ingredient of many rejuvenating tonics like Chyavanaprash and Makarprash. 

Amala has great importance because of it's power of balancing all three doshas. It is a superior Rasayana (rejuvenating) and Vrushya (aphrodisiac) herb mentioned in Ayurveda.


Amala is beneficial for anti-ageing and longevity. It is the richest source of vitamin C, 10g of fresh fruit contains 600-900mg of vitamin C. Hence it improves immunity and fights against many diseases. It also contains few natural polyphenols that help in digestion, metabolism and normal liver functioning. It is beneficial for healthy skin and hair. Therefore Amala is very important ingredient of many cosmetic products.

Amala is useful in many digestive problems like hyperacidity, constipation, nausea, poor appetite, gases, etc. It also gives best results in many skin diseases. Amala helps to lower increased blood glucose levels in Diabetes. Amala has anti-oxidant, cardio-protective and hepato-protective properties. It provides all necessary micro- nutrients to the body and do wonders by rejuvenating body and mind. Amala has to be consumed on daily basis for promotion of health and for prevention of diseases.

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