Gooseberry /Nellikkaiki Powder

Kingdom: Plantae

Clade: Tracheophytes

Order: Malpighiales

Family: Phyllanthaceae

Binomial name: Phyllanthus emblica

Indian Gooseberry is also known as Amla, it is a powerhouse of various nutrients. Gooseberry is an uncommon balance of sour, sweet, bitter, and pungent flavor. There are a lot of benefits available in gooseberry powder and also it can be consumed in juice, extract, raw and dried form.

People can also use this amla to make pickles, jam, and candied amla. It is rich in iron, vitamin C, and calcium that provide various health benefits. It also has numerous beauty benefits for skin and hair. It is primarily used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine.

It is also used in modern medicine to lower cholesterol levels, improve lung function and ease GERD symptoms. Amla powder is bitter in taste, so you can add it to the fresh juice for breakfast. Amla powder can also be sprinkled on some fruits like apple, banana, and papaya as a mid-meal snack.

Health Benefits

• One of the best benefits of using amla powder is it helps to prevent the build-up of bad cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart problems.
• Due to its antioxidant properties, it reduces the risk of cancer, cell damage, and inflammation.
• The dried amla powder is an excellent home remedy for stomach ulcers and hyperacidity.
• One of the important benefits of amla is it contains a good amount of anti-aging properties, so it slows down the aging process and provides glowing and beautiful skin.
• Amla powder is an excellent blood purifier, consuming a tsp of amla powder with honey or jaggery will naturally increase the hemoglobin level.