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Indian gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica) known as Aamla or Amla in Hindi and amalika in Sanskrit.
Some yogis will tell you that this is so crucial to pranayama that even taking it alone oxygenates the brain and blood so much it is like doing intense pranayama for hours. Combined with the breathing practices, it’s a whole new level. It is traditional to take with honey. Packed with Vitamin C in a most bio-available form found in nature, power-packed with anti-oxidants, it is great for hydration, constipation, cholesterol, dreaded issues, and blood purifier as well as great anti-inflammatory.
In one episode of the Padma Purana, Lord Shiva says to Kartikeya, “Dear son! The fruit of Amla is supremely holy. It is believed to be pleasing to Lord Vishnu and very auspicious. Its consumption prolongs life. One drinking the juice of Amla earns religious merits, while taking bath after smearing this juice on the body eradicates poverty and endows one with riches. O Skanda (another name of Kartikeya)! Demons and evil spirits do not enter a house wherein Amla is kept. Those who take bath using Amla-juice on both the Ekadashis of the month are purged of their sins. O six-headed one! One should wash one‟s hair with Amla-juice. One having darshana of Amla, touching it and pronouncing its name pleases Lord Vishnu and wins His favour. Therefore, one should always keep Amla in his house. Lord Vishnu is very much pleased with the one who offers Amla-jam and other items prepared from Amla to Him. One consuming Amla goes to higher planes of existence. One should not take Amla on Sundays and especially on the seventh lunar day. Amla should not be taken on Fridays, first, sixth and ninth lunar days as well as on Amavasya and Sankranti days.”
Ayurveda holds Amla to be useful in diseases like menorrhagia, piles, impotency, heart diseases, urinary diseases, burning sensation, indigestion, asthma, cough, diarrhoea, jaundice, tuberculosis, etc. It nourishes all the seven dhatus. Apart from being a heart and brain tonic it prolongs life, improves memory and eyesight, and also increases lustre, strength and potency. It purifies the blood and improves immunity. As a hair mask, the hair roots get strengthened with the hair getting darker. For the skin, amla aids in preventing signs of aging and brightening the complexion.
Scientific research has confirmed that the anti-oxidant enzyme available in Amla prevents ageing. Fully ripened, and well-nourished fresh Amla fruits are beneficial to all. If that is not available, Amla-powder, Amla-jam or Chyavanprash can be used throughout the year.*
