Indian Goose Berry/Amla Powder

Nellikai Podi in Tamil/Amla Powder in Hindi
Amla is a small greenish fruit with a tart, sour taste, loaded with vitamin c, and rich in fibres. One teaspoon of the powder provides 42grams of whole food vitamin C,calcium and iron.This fruit is used in traditional ayurvedic medicines as a rejuvenating tonic for balancing the body, detoxification and gentle cleansing.

According to the energetic ayurvedic principles amla Has a sweet, sour, bitter, pungent and astringent which balances all the tastes. The amla berry powder has naturally tart citrus like taste, which is very beneficial in the cold and flu seasonand in times of stress due to its high content  vitamin C

Nutrition Information for 100 grams

• Carbohydrates 3 Gms
• Fibre 3.4%
• Energy kcal 58kcal
• Proteins 0.5%
• Fat 0.1%
• Carbohydrates 13.7 gm
• Calcium 50%
• Iron 1.2 mg

.Benefits

• It improves immunity to fight infections easily.
• Reduces the risk of heart diseases by regulating the build up of bad cholesterol.
• Amla is rich in antioxidants that helps in fighting free radicals in the body, reduces cell damage and the risk of cancer and inflammation.
• It gives a glowing skin and keeps you hydrated when consumed with warm water or applied as a paste with honey and yoghurt as a face mask.
• Due to its rich fibre content it is very effective in digestion and an effective cure for constipation.
• It is a great home remedy for stomach ulcers and hyperacidity.
• It is considered to be the first and foremost food for anti aging consuming it daily is the secret for the slow process of aging and glowing skin.
• Amla contains chromium which is very good for diabetes; it makes the body more responsive to insulin and regulates blood sugar levels.
• When this powder taken with a tea spoon of honey acts a blood purifier, you can also mix it with jaggery, it helps in increasing haemoglobin.
• Using amla powder, shikkakai powder and yoghurt make a paste of this and apply on scalp to get rid of dandruff and promotes hair growth.