Amalaki -A wonder Drug

Āmalaki -A wonder drug

A prestigious herb finds it mention in charaka samhita as a rasayana. Rasayana is that prevent aging and promote longevity. Extensively used herb in making ayurvedic medicines because of its miraculous actions. According to ayurvedic doctors regular usage of Amla will make you live more then 100 years like a youth. Amla is supposed to rejuvenate all the organ systems of the body, provide strength and wellness. It keeps us away from all the diseases by boosting our immune system.

Known as Emblica officinalis in biological terms and Amlaki in

Sanskrit language, is richest natural source of vitamin C. Amla possess five out of six rasa. Only lavana rasa is not present. It is sheeta virya (cold potency) in nature. It also possesses guru (heavy), ruksha (dry) and sheeta (cold) properties, which make it, work best on pitta disorders, although it helps in suppressing all the three aggravated doshas.

Amla has a medium sized tree, which ranges from 20 - 25 foot. It possesses yellow colored flowers that blossom from February to May. Its fruit is greenish yellow in appearance, which is available from October to April. It generally occurs in the area 4500 ft. above sea level. Plant part used is fruit.

Amla is a wonder herb with numerous indications. Due to its sheeta virya potency it is widely used in diseases caused by pitta disorders. It has found an esteemed place in ayurvedic preparations. Chawanaprasha, triphala and amlaki rasayana possess dominance of Amla. It is used to substitute vitamin C in disease like scurvy. It has actions on all the

systems of the body.

Following are the indications of Usage of Amalaki:

·Digestive system- due to presence of five rasas it finds its

application in decreased appetite, indigestion, acidity, constipation,

gastric troubles, and flatulence. It also helps in restoring mouth

taste and promotes salivation. It also strengthens the teeth. It is

helpful in improving liver function. Good results have also been seen

in gastric ulcers, as it is sheet virya in potency. It is also

beneficial in piles.

·Circulatory system- it has a good effect on circulatory system and is

of great importance to heart. It keeps check on all the toxins in the

body circulating in blood; moreover it also checks the plaque

formation in arteries, as it possesses tickta rasa. It helps in

lowering cholesterol and blood sugar level. It helps in producing good

quality red blood cells.

·Respiratory system- It is very helpful in countering kapha, hence

very helpful in throwing out sputum from the respiratory tract. It

gives very good results in chronic cough, child hood and allergic

asthma and tuberculosis.

·Nervous system- As it also helps in suppressing vata dosha therefore,

it is extremely helpful in providing nourishment to the nerves and is

helpful in paralytic conditions. It also works as brain tonic and

helps to grasp thing easily. It makes our sense organs work well and

makes our reflexes sharp It is also helpful in marinating calmness in

mind and suppresses mental tensions and stress. It also improves

general intelligence level of a person.

·Reproductive system- It helps in improving quality of sperms due to

its madhur (sweet) vipaka property. It is also helpful in curbing

discharges from vagina and is responsible for toning and providing

strength to the female genital tract.

·Excretory system- it is helpful in condition s like Dysurea (painful

urination).

·Skin- it is very helpful in skin diseases as it has sheet virya in

potency. It inhibits pitta and thus helps in getting relief from it.

All the skin disorders are caused by pitta dominance. Regular use of

Amla promotes glow on skin and delays wrinkles or loosening of skin.

Good results have been found in eczema.

·Hairs- its internal use as well as its local application on scalp

gives good results in hair loss. It stimulates hair follicles thus

promoting hair growth and also improves texture of the hair. It also

prevents premature graying of hairs and dandruff. Indian women

generally use Amla to wash their hairs, which act as natural hair

conditioner.

·It acts as anti pyretic(reduces fever) agent due to sheet virya potency. It also

acts as anti-inflammatory agent thereby suppresses pain and swelling.

·Eyes- It finds great application in improving eyesight. It also

counters diseases like reddening, itching and watering of eyes. Good

results have also been seen in cataracts.

·General -As it comes under the category of rasayana, hence works as

anti aging agent. It also improves general health weakness. It keeps

tridoshas i.e. vata pitta and kapha in balance there by marinating

equilibrium in body. It also makes our body's immune system strong

therefore help to fight diseases.

An Amla a day Keeps the Doctor Away