Ayurveda medicinal properties of Amalaki - Amla (Emblica Officinalis)
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Ayurveda medicinal properties of Amalaki - Amla (Emblica Officinalis)
Amalaki or Amla is also know as Indian goose berry. It is
deciduous tree which reaches a height of 5 meters. The bark of
this tree is light brown in colour. Leaves which are 10 mm long
and 3 mm wide are closely set in pinnate fashion giving a
feathery appearance. Flowers are pale green and occur in cluster
of 6 to 10. Fruits are fleshy, globe shaped and depressed at
poles. They weight 6-8 gms.
Fruits of amla tree are used in ayurvedic preparations. Amla
fruit is praised as DHATRI (god of health) in Ayurveda. .The
ayurvedic medicinal properties of amla are as follows
Effects on Tridoshas: It alleviate
tridoshas and specially normalizes pitta. Hence it is very
useful in diseases which arise due to aggravation of pitta.
Effects on skin: The juice of amla
fruit reduces burning sensation of
skin. It
strengthens the
hair follicles and reduces the inflammation of
scalp
skin. Amla boosts immunity of
skin and
helps to prevent
acne and
pimples.
Effects on eyes: Amla fruits help
to reduce burning sensation in
eyes
and help to maintain health of eyes.
Effects on nervous system: According to
texts of ayurveda amla enhances
memory power
and strengthens the nervous system. It sharpens the sensitivity of
sense organs.
Effects on digestive system: It
normalizes
digestion,
reduces acidity and rejuvenates liver. It relieves
constipation
when taken in more quantity.
Effects on Circulatory system: Amla
acts as a cardiac tonic and helps in anemia
Effects on respiratory system: Clears
respiratory system in infection as it reduces kapha.
Effects on reproductive system: Amla
acts as
aphrodisiac and
increases sperm
count and motility. It helps to rejuvenate
male
reproductive system.
Effects on urinary system : It helps to
soothe inner layers of bladder and helps to reduce frequency of
urination.
Related Topics:
- Home remedies with amla or Emblica officinalis
- Amalaki (Emblica officinalis)
- Ayurveda medicinal properties of Amla-amalaki
- Prepare amalaki Rasayana
This article is copyrighted. This article is copy righted. The author Dr.SavithaSuri is an Ayurvedic Physician and web master of http://www.ayurhelp.com .
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