Know About 10 Amazing Health Benefits of Amla/Goosberry

Amla has Many Health Benefits on our Body

Amla is the healthiest known food among others which leads to many health benefits. It gives great skin and hair being rich in anti-oxidants, vitamin A and C. It has lot of fiber, magnesium and calcium which proves to treat deadly diseases like tumors and cancer.

Amla has Many Health Benefits on our Body

Amla has Many Health Benefits on our Body

Amla also improves the vision and gives healthy and strong hair. It keeps aging at bay and gives a beautiful skin. So let’s take a look at various health benefits of amla on our body.

Benefit#1: Keeps Aging at Bay

Amla has anti-oxidants which keep the skin young and fresh
Amla is the richest source of antioxidants which keeps aging at bay by slowing down the process of aging on the skin. It has lot pf fiber which flushes out toxins

from the body and keeps skin young and fresh by renewing the damaged cells of the skin. Amla can be taken in either raw form or its juice can also be consumed.

Amla has anti-oxidants which keep the skin young and fresh

Amla has anti-oxidants which keep the skin young and fresh

Eat 1 raw amla in a day to get healthy and glowing skin. You can also take out the juice of some amla mixed with lemon and ginger and few mint leaves. This will also help in giving you a clean and clear skin.

Benefit#2: Improves Eye Sight

Amla is very rich in vitamin A and C so it is very beneficial for the eyes. Amla has the quality to reduce the risk of cataract and it also prevents vision loss. Being rich in anti-oxidants, amla protects the eye retina and also prevents macular weakening.
Not only amla improves eye health, but it also takes care of watery eyes, redness and sore eyes. It also prevents itching in the eyes and keeps them healthy. Just eat amla in any form, whether its raw or in jam form to derive its many benefits.

Amla is also very rich in carotene which keeps up with the health of eyes. You can eat some raw amla mixed with honey to have healthy eyes and honey also neutralizes its bitter taste so it will be easy for you to eat it in the raw form on daily basis.

Benefit#3: Reduces Coronary Heart Diseases

Amla is rich in potassium which keeps heart healthy
Amla is rich in calcium, anthocyanin, flavonoids, potassium etc. which are good to improve the cardiovascular system health. Amla has the power to lower down the bad cholesterol and helps in free flow of blood in the arteries by preventing their blockage and improving the nervous system as well.
Regular intake of amla will reduce the chances of heart attack and strokes.

Amla is rich in potassium which keeps heart healthy

Amla is rich in potassium which keeps heart healthy

It is also a rich source of iron which builds up blood cells in our body and keeps the body active and fit. With increased blood flow and oxygen to the cells, the blood vessels and arteries remain clean and free from any fat deposits.

In that case, there are very less chances of developing any heart diseases or heart problems.

Benefit#4: Long and Strong Hair

Amla has carotene as well as iron which helps in keeping hair long and strong. It is widely used in many hair packs and hair oils as it prevents greying of hair and cure baldness as well.

You can boil some amla and then grind it to make a paste. Now add some henna powder to this paste and mix well. Apply it on your hair roots in generous amount and leave on till it gets dry. Wash off with plain water to get smooth and strong hair.

You can also drink alma juice on regular basis or eat 1 raw amla daily to derive its benefits. This will also help in growing your hair thick and long. It will infuse new life in your damaged hair follicles and make your hair strong from their roots.

Benefit#5: Cures Diabetes

Amla has chromium which controls and cures diabetes

Amla has chromium which is a major component that helps in curing diabetes. It reduces the rate of blood sugar in the body and keeps sugar level of the body in check.

When the blood sugar remains in check, it will give a boost to metabolism in the body and you will feel more energetic throughout the day. Chromium also reduces the LDL cholesterol in the body by keeping blood pressure level in check which is again very healthy for the body.

Amla has chromium which controls and cures diabetes

Amla has chromium which controls and cures diabetes

Benefit#6: Flushes out Toxins

Amla contains a very high water content, so its frequent intake causes frequent urination. Urine helps in eliminating harmful toxins from our body and keeps it healthy and free from excessive uric acid and salts.

With frequent urination and flushing out of the toxins, your body will also lose excessive weight and your kidneys will remain healthy and clean with this cleansing process.

Benefit#7: Helps in Curing Diarrhea

Amla has laxative properties which cures diarrhea

Amla has laxative and cooling properties which helps in curing diarrhea and indigestion. Being laxative in nature, it cures constipation and flushes out all the toxins from the body.

It eliminates all the harmful toxins and gases present in the body which causes diarrhea or any discomfort to the digestive system. Just eat amla in raw form or drink a glass of amla juice to prevent diarrhea.

Amla has laxative properties which cures diarrhea

Amla has laxative properties which cures diarrhea

Benefit#8: Gives a Clear Skin

Amla juice and its pulp helps in removing scars and pimples from the skin making it glowing and clear. Just take few amla and boil them for 5minute so that you can easily scoop out the pulp from it.

Now simply make a paste of this pulp and apply it on your face for 15 minutes. This will heal the spots and lightens the acne marks from the skin. It has antiseptic properties which also keeps the skin clean and glowing.

Benefit#9: Blood Purifier

Amla helps in purifying the blood and keeps body fit

Amla when taken on the regular basis purifies blood and gives relief from acidity as well. Mix some amla pulp with honey or ghee and eat it on regular basis to get rid of acidity.

Amla has anti-oxidants which helps in keeping the body and blood clear from the toxins keeping the body healthy and active.

Amla helps in purifying the blood and keeps body fit

Amla helps in purifying the blood and keeps body fit

Benefit#10: Prevents Ulcers

Amla has anti-bacterial properties which helps in curing ulcer. Regular intake of amla reduces the acid build up in the body and cures the formation of ulcers in the body.

Amla has laxative properties which cures diarrhea

Amla is very good for the health of the body

Mouth ulcers can also be cured effectively with the help of amla as it is rich in vitamin C. Regular intake of vitamin C helps in curing mouth ulcers and prevents their formation.

Amla is very good for the health of the body

Divya Sharma
Mrs. Divya Sharma is an avid writer with a vast experience of almost 15 years in writing career. She did her MA in English from IGNOU along with Diploma course in Journalism from YMCA, New Delhi. She has worked as a Content Manager with Times Of India, Noida for 10 years. Writing is her passion and she tries to give her best every time she writes on any given topic. Writing articles on home remedies is her area of interest and she has gained immense knowledge by writing and researching a lot in this field.