Amla, a bitter wonder berry

Amla, a bitter wonder berry

Amla is a superfood packed with nutrition that takes care of the mind and body. This humble fruit, also known as Indian gooseberry, is widely mentioned in Ayurveda for its slew of health advantages.
This translucent green fruit derives from the Sanskrit word ‘Amlaki’, which means “nectar of life”. Henceforth, Amla has found a high place in Ayurveda. Many Ayurvedic doctors have claimed that amla fruit helps balance the three doshas Kapha/Vista/Pitta in the body and eliminate the underlying cause of many diseases.
Amla taken in solid or powdered form is loaded with several benefits. The fruit is rich in antioxidants, multiple nutrients and vitamins, making it highly beneficial to our health. In addition, Amla powder is an anti-inflammatory, digestive, and metabolism booster and acts as a blood-purifier while bearing great results for your hair and skin.
The simplest method to have amla is either raw, or if you savour its tangy flavour, you could even carry some dried amla candy with you to munch on whenever hungry. This will handle the junk factor in your life without compromising on taste.

Gains of having Amla powder  

There are several health benefits of incorporating amla powder regularly, and there is no doubt that amla is a powerhouse of nutrients. Daily intake of amla leads to healthy and radiating skin and boosts the immune system, eyesight, and regulates blood sugar and lipids. Incorporate Amla powder in any form but ensure to consume it daily.
With loads of Vitamin A, E, C, it helps with reducing acne, blemishes and dark spots and helps in anti-ageing. It is suitable for anaemic people due to its rich iron content. Amla is also rich in Chromium that allows the body to be more responsive to insulin, and regulates the blood sugar level, making it excellent for diabetics.

Improves Immunity: 

Amla, a superfood, is loaded with eight times more Vitamin C than an orange. It has twice the antioxidant power as acai berry and 17 times that of a pomegranate.
It boosts the immune system, thus helping build immunity and metabolism. In addition, it is beneficial in making your blood vessels thicker and more vital. As a result, Amla reduces the impact of many health problems such as cancer and heart-related ailments.

Prevents Chest Congestion and Fights Infections: 

As said above, amla is a storehouse of vitamin C, thus helping your immunity. In addition, it helps protect the body from bacterial and viral infections while fighting the common cold.
Organic Amla Powder mixed with two teaspoons of honey provides relief from cough and cold when consumed around 3-4 times a day. Amla helps eliminate sputum from the respiratory tract and soothes the inflamed airways. Hence, Amla is utilised to relieve cough, bronchitis, and other respiratory illnesses.
Apart from this, Amla is beneficial against constipation weight management. It has also been helpful against chronic diseases such as diabetes, high cholesterol, heart diseases, asthma. Furthermore, Amla aids in relieving pain and can be beneficial against arthritis, joint aches, painful mouth ulcers.

A beauty booster!  

Apart from its health benefits, Amla is also being chalked up as the next big thing in beauty. Like curry leaves, Amla has proven to be a tonic for your hair. Amla Powder has plenty of essential fatty acids which imbibe deep into the follicles and prevent dandruff, slowing down greying while strengthening hair follicles.
The tangy fruit powder has high carotene and iron content, boosting hair growth. Amla also acts as a natural conditioner giving you soft, shiny locks.
Amla powder for your locks: Amla Powder, a nourishing herb for the hair, acts as a natural conditioner for shiny, healthy hair. It has been found to slow down the greying process. The super trait of Amla is that it helps strengthen hair follicles, and increases blood circulation in the scalp, hence stimulating hair growth. You can mix amla powder in henna and apply it to your hair. It reduces dandruff and hair fall, prevents itching, improves hair texture and adds lustre.

Amla for radiating skin: Amla, a wonder berry, is an anti-ageing fruit according to traditional Indian medicine. If added to the face pack, it can fade suntan while brightening and lightening the skin tone. Vitamin C in amla stimulates collagen production in the skin giving it a youthful look. Being the purest form of vitamin C, amla powder nourishes the skin and combats skin impurities and acne-causing bacteria.  

How to Consume Amla  

Amla is readily available from December through April if you want to consume it fresh. However, if you’re going to make it part of your diet all year long, Amla Powder Online is the best option. To eat it every day, Take a ¼ ½ teaspoon of Amla powder with water twice every day. Then, you can add it to your juices, salad dressings, smoothies, on top of fruit bowls or even in savoury curries!

Why choose Slow Bazaar Amla?   

Slow Bazaar has been striving to bring traditionally used, nutrition laden products in our day to day life to avail their health benefits. The products are naturally sourced without chemicals, ensuring an organic catalogue of the product range. 

Amla Powder by Slow Bazaar is a gift to mind and body, prepared by washing and then dried under the sun and crushed into a powder form. Slow Bazaar is trying to revive our traditional Amlaki for you with all its nutritive val .

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