Aamla

Aamla the Indian Gooseberry, is the richest and best natural source of vitamin C. It also contains calcium, iron, phosphorus, albumin, cellulose, fiber, carbohydrate, sugar and water. According to Ayurveda, the fruit of aamla helps reduce all the three doshas—vata, pitta and kapha (air, fire and phlegm); which, when aggravated above their normal limits, cause a disease. The special properties of rejuvenation and revitalizing of the entire body systems makes Aamla highly beneficial for increasing the body’s resistance power. Eating aamla in raw form may not be easy for all, but you need not fret. You could feast on aamla murabba, chutneys or jams. The powder of dried aamla [which is readily available] can also be taken mixed with honey, twice a day. You can even extract fresh juice from the aamla fruit and add it to salads or mix with other juices to balance the sourness. Chyawanprash, which contains aamla along with other herbs, is a well-known formulation that can be taken for long periods as a tonic to do away mental and physical fatigue.