Saturday, August 4, 2012

Amla for health

The Indian gooseberry, Amla Emblica officinalis is one of the important ingredients of Chyavan prash, a health giving tonic of Ayurveda. The fruit is loaded with vitamin C. The fruit are somewhat sour to bitter, but their health giving properties make them a perpetual favourite in India. The fruit ripen in winter. Pickle, jam, and morabba are made from them. They are good for the skin, hair and eyes, besides being a powerful anti oxidant.

3 comments:

  1. I should like to have such as a tree in my garden! Vitamin C is always good.
    Thanks for sharing. Have a great day.

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  2. I have always enjoyed your gorgeous pictures of the plants and your cool explanations of the beauties. Thats why i have tagged you. It is a game where bloggers answer few questions and share their thoughts. Please visit http://meowwsmusings.blogspot.kr/2012/08/tagged.html for the rules and have fun! Keep blogging :)

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