Introduction: Amla in Ayurveda known as ‘Amalaki’. In common terms, Amla Indian Gooseberry, that has long been revered in India as the best blood purifier, nutritive tonic, and restorative mucous membrane tonic.
Indian Gooseberry (Amla) has five of the six tastes (sour, bitter, pungent, astringent, sweet), although, sour is its main taste. Amla is considered cooling in action, and it is widely used to balance the aggravated Pitta dosha and support normal ranges of blood sugar, build blood, support liver function, respiratory system, etc.
It is considered the “Mother” because it performs the job of taking total care of the nervous and all body system and is known as the ultimate healer due to its immune restorative properties. In Charak Samhita Amla is well known as Rasayana and is revered as one of the most potent and nourishing herbs which supports longevity.
