<p>Gooseberry is one such fruit that scores on overall health maintenance, writes Rama Gokul</p>.<p>Gooseberry/amla (Kannada- Nellikai) is a great nourisher, with cooling, healing, and curative properties.<br /><br />It is a rich source of vitamin-C and gallic acid. It helps to stimulate pancreas, to produce insulin, which is good for diabetics.<br /><br />Being rich in vitamic-C, it also helps boost iron absorption. Its use rids the body of toxins, and also lowers the bad cholesterol level.<br /><br />Also acts as an anti-oxidant & slows down the ageing process. Helps to build good resistance & balances the stomach acids. Recent research has indicated its action in counteracting the harmful effects of anti-cancer drugs.<br /><br />The berries retain their maximum vitamin-C content in dry form and hence can be effectively used throughout the year, on a daily basis, to get its benefits.<br /><br />Here are a few simple and useful home remedies to try:<br /><br />-A tablespoon of amla powder with a tablespoon of honey, taken in morning works as a great rejuvenator.<br /><br />- A tablespoon of amla juice with a cup of bittergourd juice, taken daily helps to produce insulin and bring down the high blood sugar level in diabetics.<br /><br />- A teaspoon of amla powder in a glass of buttermilk, helps to relieve burning sensation in rectum, palms, and soles.<br /><br />-For a healthy hair tonic, mix amla powder with mango seed powder in equal quantities and make a paste and apply on scalp and then wash.<br /><br />-A teaspoon of amla juice in a cup of coconut milk, taken twice a day, helps to expel hookworms & tapeworms<br /><br />- For a home made rejuvenating hair oil, boil a few pieces of dry amla pieces, along with a few curry leaves; strain & use.<br /><br />-As a rich source of Vitamin C and iron, is highly beneficial in case of scurvy (vitamin C deficiency).<br /><br />-A daily dose of 2 tsp of jaggery powder with 1 teaspoon of amla powder for a month, arrests hair loss and prevents premature greying too.<br /><br />- Enjoy a cool thirst buster in summer, by drinking a glass of buttermilk mixed with amla powder or juice.<br /><br />- Amla cubes soaked in salted buttermilk & dried in sun, makes for a mouth freshener as well as a digestive munch.<br /><br />-To check diarrhea, a drink made with amla juice, lime juice, and sugar candy, is a good remedy. <br /><br />-Daily amla consumption in the form of muarbbas, pickles, drinks, etc, in variation, helps to maintain a healthy body.</p>
<p>Gooseberry is one such fruit that scores on overall health maintenance, writes Rama Gokul</p>.<p>Gooseberry/amla (Kannada- Nellikai) is a great nourisher, with cooling, healing, and curative properties.<br /><br />It is a rich source of vitamin-C and gallic acid. It helps to stimulate pancreas, to produce insulin, which is good for diabetics.<br /><br />Being rich in vitamic-C, it also helps boost iron absorption. Its use rids the body of toxins, and also lowers the bad cholesterol level.<br /><br />Also acts as an anti-oxidant & slows down the ageing process. Helps to build good resistance & balances the stomach acids. Recent research has indicated its action in counteracting the harmful effects of anti-cancer drugs.<br /><br />The berries retain their maximum vitamin-C content in dry form and hence can be effectively used throughout the year, on a daily basis, to get its benefits.<br /><br />Here are a few simple and useful home remedies to try:<br /><br />-A tablespoon of amla powder with a tablespoon of honey, taken in morning works as a great rejuvenator.<br /><br />- A tablespoon of amla juice with a cup of bittergourd juice, taken daily helps to produce insulin and bring down the high blood sugar level in diabetics.<br /><br />- A teaspoon of amla powder in a glass of buttermilk, helps to relieve burning sensation in rectum, palms, and soles.<br /><br />-For a healthy hair tonic, mix amla powder with mango seed powder in equal quantities and make a paste and apply on scalp and then wash.<br /><br />-A teaspoon of amla juice in a cup of coconut milk, taken twice a day, helps to expel hookworms & tapeworms<br /><br />- For a home made rejuvenating hair oil, boil a few pieces of dry amla pieces, along with a few curry leaves; strain & use.<br /><br />-As a rich source of Vitamin C and iron, is highly beneficial in case of scurvy (vitamin C deficiency).<br /><br />-A daily dose of 2 tsp of jaggery powder with 1 teaspoon of amla powder for a month, arrests hair loss and prevents premature greying too.<br /><br />- Enjoy a cool thirst buster in summer, by drinking a glass of buttermilk mixed with amla powder or juice.<br /><br />- Amla cubes soaked in salted buttermilk & dried in sun, makes for a mouth freshener as well as a digestive munch.<br /><br />-To check diarrhea, a drink made with amla juice, lime juice, and sugar candy, is a good remedy. <br /><br />-Daily amla consumption in the form of muarbbas, pickles, drinks, etc, in variation, helps to maintain a healthy body.</p>
