Other Common Names:
Scientific Name: Phyllanthus Emblica
English Name: Dried Amla, Gooseberry
Tamil Name: Nelli Vathal / நெல்லி வத்தல்
Hindi Name: Karaunda / करौंदा
Description:
Phyllanthus Emblica is the botanical name for Indian gooseberry that belongs to the Phyllanthaceae family. Indian gooseberry is a deciduous tree that grows up to 1 to 8 meters in height. Indian gooseberry is a medicinal herb native to tropical southeastern Asia. Indian gooseberry is considered one of the sacred trees in India. Dried Indian gooseberries are filled with vitamins and minerals that help to treat numerous health ailments.
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 66
- Protein: 1.3 gm
- Fat: less than 1 gm
- Carbs: 15 gms
- Dietary Fiber: 7 gms
- Total carbohydrates: 15 mg
- Total Fat: 0.9 mg
- Sodium: 1.5 mg
- Potassium: 297 mg
- Vitamin C: 46% of the DV
- Vitamin B5: 9% of the DV
- Vitamin B6: 7% of the DV
- Copper: 12% of the DV
- Manganese: 9% of the DV
Health Benefits:
- Dried Indian gooseberry contains anti-aging properties that help to prevent premature aging, fine lines, dark spots, and wrinkles.
- Dried Indian gooseberry helps to reduce hair fall and improve hair growth.
- Dried Indian gooseberry can help to strengthen the teeth, bones, nails, and hair.
- Dried Indian gooseberry can help to treat eye-related diseases like night blindness and increase vision.
- Dried Indian gooseberry helps to reduce skin pigmentation and remove dead skin cells.
- Dried Indian gooseberry can help to cure menstrual cramps in women.
- Dried Indian gooseberries can help to reduce blood sugar levels and prevent diabetes.
- Dried Indian gooseberry is an effective remedy to treat digestive problems.
- Dried Indian gooseberry contains diuretic properties that help to reduce the excess toxins in the body.
- Consuming dried Indian gooseberry juice helps to treat diarrhea.
- Dried Indian gooseberries can help to treat gastric diseases.
Dosage of Dried Indian Gooseberry:
For Internal Use:
- Take a required amount of dried Indian gooseberry and soak it with water for 25 to 30 minutes. Consume it twice a day to treat diarrhea.
For External Use:
- Take a required amount of dried Indian gooseberry powder and mix it with water or honey. Make a paste and apply it to the face. It helps to treat acne, fine lines, dark spots, and wrinkles.
- Take a required amount of dried Indian gooseberry powder and mix it with water. Make a paste and apply it to the hair. Wash it off after 25 to 30 minutes. It helps to reduce hair fall and improve hair growth.
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