Indian Gooseberry Powder / நெல்லிப் பொடி

Botanical Name: Phyllanthus emblica (Rind)
Tamil Name: நெல்லிப் பொடி / Nelli Podi
Malayalam Name: നെല്ലിക്ക / Nelli, Nellikka
Telugu Name: ఉసిరి / ఉసిరికాయ / Usiri / Usirikaya
Hindi Name: आँवला / Aonla

Description: Amla (Indian gooseberry) is a gift of nature to mankind. It is an indispensable part of the Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani system with amazing remedial qualities. Phyllanthus emblica fruit is one of the top selling botanicals having diverse applications in healthcare, food and cosmetic industry. Due to its cooling nature, amla is a common ingredient in treatments for a burning sensation anywhere in the body and for many types of inflammation and fever; these are manifestations of pitta (fire) agitation. It has a natural balance of tastes (sweet, sour, pungent, bitter and astringent) all in one fruit, so, stimulates the brain to rebalance the three main components of all physiological functions, the water, fire, and air elements within the body.
Traditional Uses: In traditional folk medicine, the fruits exert several beneficial effects include cooling, ophthalmic, carminative, digestive, stomachic, laxative, dyspepsia, rejuvenative, diuretic, antipyretic and tonic. They are also useful in diabetes, cough, asthma, bronchitis, dyspepsia, flatulence, peptic ulcer, skin diseases, leprosy, inflammations, diarrhoea, haemorrhages, cardiac disorders, hair tonic and some other disease conditions.

Pharmocological Properties: The Indian Gooseberry (Amla) is a rich source of vitamin C and low molecular weight hydrolysable tannins. For this amla is a good source of antioxidant. Psychological vs Cognitive effect: Amla-Berry is good for the brain. It is supportive for the mind and enhance coordination. It sharpen the intellect and helps in mental functioning. It supports the nervous system and strengthens the senses. P. emblica is traditionally used to treat disorders of the central nervous system (CNS).

Therapeutic Uses: என்புருக்கி நோய் (Tuberculosis), உட்சூடு (Body Heat), பெரும்பாடு (Menorrhagia), வெள்ளை (Leucorrhoea).

Dosage: After night food, take 1 teaspoon (5g) powder mix with honey or water & drink (or) as directed by physician.