About Amla
Amla is commonly known as Indian gooseberry. The fruits of the plant are used for medicinal purposes because of their medicinal properties. Amla has small, round, green fruits. Due to its many health benefits, it should be considered as the best food. In ancient Ayurveda, Amla has various names such as sour, nurse, immortality and mother.
Amla’s unique flavor is full of five different flavors like pungent, astringent, sweet, bitter, sour and more than that; it helps to maintain mental health and that. This is the reason why it is known as the divine medicine “Divyaushada”. Amla in Sanskrit is known as Amalaki, which means nectar of life.
How to use amla?
Amla is eaten raw or in the form of amla juice. However, they are often chopped or dipped in syrup. Amla supplements such as amla seed powder or powdered capsules. Amla powder can also be used to make tea or added to drinks and smoothies. The fruit is also used in hair and skin care products due to its vitamin C content and antioxidant properties.
Sowing time
Amla seeds are sown from July to September. In Udaipur, crops are grown from January to February. space
Sow the seedlings at a distance of 4.5m x 4.5m in May-June.
Sowing seeds
A pit of 1 square meter is dug and left for 15-20 days for exposure to the sun.
Sowing method
Transplanting budded seedlings in the main garden.
Health benefits of Amla
Amla is low in sugar and contains vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, iron and calcium. Due to its rich nutritional value, it is known to provide the following benefits:
Boosts Immunity: Amla is rich in vitamin C which helps in boosting immune function. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that reduces cell damage and reduces inflammation. It helps build antibodies and immune cells that kill germs.
Lowers blood sugar levels: The mineral chromium in amla can help in diabetes management. Chromium helps lower blood sugar levels by increasing insulin sensitivity. Improves mental health: the phytonutrients found in amla help fight free radicals that can damage brain cells. Amla is also rich in antioxidants that can improve brain function and memory.
Nourishes hair: Amla is full of vitamin C, amino acids, tannins and essential fatty acids which nourish hair. Amla oil can help strengthen hair follicles and prevent dandruff. It also works as a hair conditioner, stimulates hair growth and prevents premature graying.
Makes skin healthy: Amla is considered as the best anti-aging fruit. It contains a lot of collagen protein which makes the skin strong and smooth. The antioxidants in amla can help reduce wrinkles and prevent skin aging.
Improves digestive health: Amla is a good source of fiber that helps regulate the bowels and reduce digestive problems like constipation or diarrhea. It stimulates the production of gastric juice, making digestion and absorption of food faster which, in turn, can help prevent acidity.
Benefits for eyes: Eating amla is known to improve eye health and reduce the risk of developing cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration. Amla is known to prevent conjunctivitis.
Improves heart health: Vitamin C content in amla is good for heart health. Amla is known to reduce many risk factors for heart disease such as high levels of triglycerides, LDL (bad) cholesterol, and high blood pressure. It protects against oxidative damage linked to heart damage, reduces inflammation associated with heart disease, and prevents blood clots that can cause heart attacks and strokes.
Strengthens bones: Amla is rich in calcium which is essential for building and maintaining strong bones. The anti-inflammatory properties of amla can help reduce inflammation and reduce joint pain and swelling associated with arthritis. Amla is also used to treat bone diseases like osteoporosis. Helps manage iron deficiency anemia: Amla is rich in iron which helps increase the red blood cell count and hemoglobin level in the body.