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Amla is sour in taste, cold and heavy in nature and has a sweet after taste. Chemically, the fruit of Amla is full of citric acid. Therefore, it is said to contain the best and the largest amount of vitamin C extracted from the nature. Other than this, it contains a good amount of calcium and minerals like iron and phosphorous in nominal amounts. Some other important ingredients are albumin, cellulose, fiber, carbohydrate, sugar and water.
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The fruit of Amla is found to be mainly useful in decreasing the heat as per it’s natural properties. Therefore, its most extensive use has been seen in the treatment of the diseases associated with increased body heat. For example; it proves quite useful in ailments like burning sensation in eyes and in soles of the feet, increased thirst; or when there is immature graying of the hair due to excessive heat inside the body.
Medicinal Usage of Ayurveda herb of Amla
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- During the summers, the most often symptoms due to the elevated external heat can be relieved. Burning sensation of the skin and any headaches associated with a heat stroke can be relieved by the applying a paste made of Amla in milk.
- The juice extracted from the fresh fruit of Amla is put in the eyes for curing the burning and inflammation; and for the longevity of eyesight.
- For the digestion disorders like acidity, loss of hunger and hemorrhoids ; the use of Amla in the form of medicines as well as diet is quite beneficial.
- Fresh juice of Aamla is given on an empty stomach in disorders like Diabetes and urinary incontinence.
- Some preparations like Amla murraba (sweet jelly) can be taken for long periods as a tonic to do away mental and physical fatigue.
- The powder of dried Amla taken with honey twice in a day is a good cure for cough.
- For immature graying and falling of the hair, try washing the hair alternately with the Amla powder.
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