Botanical Name :
Phylanthus Emblica
English Name :
Indian Gooseberry
Tamil Name :
நெல்லி
Hindi Name :
आँवला
Malayalam Name :
നെല്ലിക്ക
Telugu Name :
ఉసిరి / ఉసిరికాయ
Internal Benefits Of Nellikai (Indian Gooseberry) :
Gooseberry is a common ingredient in the ancient Indian medical practice and called as the fruit of life. It has abundant source of antioxidants, vitamin A, vitamin C which helps to eliminate free radicals, boosts the immune system and slows down ageing.
It promotes Heart health by reducing excess cholesterol in the blood vessels and arteries. The iron content in amla improves the blood circulation and oxygenation of organs and cells. It is also good for Anaemia.
It cools down the body in summer and keeps your skin healthy. It increases the metabolism rate, improves the volume of urination and acts as a laxative to flush out unwanted toxins, salt and uric acid.
Gooseberries are therapeutic for diabetic people assisting in the absorption of insulin and reducing blood sugar levels.
It nourishes the brain and mental functioning. It also strengthens the liver and lungs. Consuming amla regularly reduces the chances of gallbladder stones.
Gooseberry improves the eyesight. It protects the eyes from cataract, cures itchy, watery and sore eyes.
External Benefits Of Nellikai (Indian Gooseberry) :
Amla reduces the pigmentation of skin. It is suitable to apply on dry and normal skin to brighten the skin tone.
It can be applied to the hair to nourish the scalp and roots, retain the hair color promoting long and healthy hair.
The nellikai powder keeps your oral and dental health at it best.
Ingredients :
Contains only fresh and quality dried gooseberries.
Dosage :
Take 4 to 8 grams of nellikai powder and mix with water to drink only at morning.Intake of nellikai powder after evening is not recommended. It can be added along with toothpowder and nellikai is a special ingredient in the herbal hair wash powder.