The Aamla or gooseberry tree is dear to Vishnu, because it emerged from his mouth, says the Vishnu Purana.
Another story links the tree to Brahma.
Whatever the story, Aamla enjoys a Divine status. The ninth day of the bright fortnight of the month of Kartika is observed as the Amla Navmi.It is said that on this day, Gods and Sages reside on the Amla tree.
Prayers are offered to the tree as worshipping the tree is believed to destroy sins and ensure prosperity.Also, ghosts and other evil spirits dont trouble a house where Amla fruits are kept.
Charaka Samhita the ancient treatise on Ayurveda, recommends the use of Amla fruit to improve vigour, vitality, and soundness of mind and soul.
Used in most Ayurvedic medicines, Amla is a rich source of Vitamin C and a powerful antioxidant.
Amla can be eaten raw, cooked or candied.
The polyphenols present in Amla are effective in controlling blood sugar leves, blood pressure and lowering lipids and fats in the body.
Doctors say that regular consumption of Amla juice in the morning before meals checks hypertension and diabetes.
Amla pacifies all three doshas - vata, kapha,pitta.
As it works more gently than the ginger or other digestion enhancing herbs, Amla can be taken by people with a lot of pitta without fearing hyper-acidity.
Amla boosts absorption of iron and calcium from the food we eat. It is used in treating many types of fever and inflammation
Amla keeps the menstruation regular and healthy.
As Amla helps the liver detoxify, it moisturises the skin and protects it from any bacterial infection.
By strengthening hair follicles, Amla prevents premature greying.
Another story links the tree to Brahma.
Whatever the story, Aamla enjoys a Divine status. The ninth day of the bright fortnight of the month of Kartika is observed as the Amla Navmi.It is said that on this day, Gods and Sages reside on the Amla tree.
Prayers are offered to the tree as worshipping the tree is believed to destroy sins and ensure prosperity.Also, ghosts and other evil spirits dont trouble a house where Amla fruits are kept.
Charaka Samhita the ancient treatise on Ayurveda, recommends the use of Amla fruit to improve vigour, vitality, and soundness of mind and soul.
Used in most Ayurvedic medicines, Amla is a rich source of Vitamin C and a powerful antioxidant.
Amla can be eaten raw, cooked or candied.
The polyphenols present in Amla are effective in controlling blood sugar leves, blood pressure and lowering lipids and fats in the body.
Doctors say that regular consumption of Amla juice in the morning before meals checks hypertension and diabetes.
Amla pacifies all three doshas - vata, kapha,pitta.
As it works more gently than the ginger or other digestion enhancing herbs, Amla can be taken by people with a lot of pitta without fearing hyper-acidity.
Amla boosts absorption of iron and calcium from the food we eat. It is used in treating many types of fever and inflammation
Amla keeps the menstruation regular and healthy.
As Amla helps the liver detoxify, it moisturises the skin and protects it from any bacterial infection.
By strengthening hair follicles, Amla prevents premature greying.