What is Amalaki?
Amalaki, also called Amla or Indian Angreatberry, is a tree originating in India, which is now widely grown throughout the Indian warmer, dry areas. Fruit is a rich source of vitamin C and is often used in nutritional supplements. In India, berries are also used as a nutritional food. Amalaki fruit juice can also be added to hair oil. It is deciduous, with a green gray bark that peeling in the leaves. The fruit is small and green, the diameter of about one inch (2.5 cm) and contains two seeds. It grows well in poor soils and lasts temperatures up to 115 Fahrenheit (46 wholecius) to freezing. The commercial value of the tree has increased its cultivation in India, especially because it can survive in soil damaged by salt. It is used to reduce fever, such as a heart tonic to improve Heart Health and as an aphrodisiac. In traditional medicine, it is assumed that fruit heals digestive and bronchial suffering and skin disease. Leaves are used to treat diarrhea and conjunctivitis and roots can be usedIts for digestive diseases and jaundice.
Another use of the Amalaki tree is a solarium, due to the high content of tanic acid and still used cakes in Indian villages. The sour juice of it makes it a useful preservative for fruits and vegetables and is a common component in Indian cosmetic products. Amalaki hair oil is widely used in India to protect hair and keep shiny and healthy. Other personal care products can also contain berries, including shampoos, conditioner and skin creams.
AMALAKI health benefits have not been widely tested by Western scientists, although early rats studies can be useful in decreased cholesterol and control of blood sugar. Fruits are rich in tannins and antioxidants, as well as vitamin C. Tannins are associated with reduced cholesterol and reduced heart disease while antioxidants have VLStrengthens against aging and immunity.
Despite the advantages of nutritional benefits, Amalaki is generally not used as a source of food due to its extremely bitter taste. In the US there are dietary supplements AMALAKI, usually with powder fruit sold in capsules. Amalaki is also mixed in natural supplements containing other ingredients to increase immunity and reduce the effects of aging.