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Amla
tree grows widely all over India bearing
thousands of fruits per each harvest.
Grafted trees are also cultivated for
its valuable fruits which are the richest
source of vitamin C gallic acid. Our ancient
physicians knew the medicinal value of
amla and they used it in various medicinal
preparations like Chiyavanaprash, Fawarish-e-amla,
etc., which are still the pride of Ayurveda
and Unani medicine. These medicines are
highly potent in the treatment of tuberculosis,
general weakness, impotency, loss of weight,
gastro-intestinal disorders etc. |
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the scientific century one wonders about the therapeutic
knowledge of these masters who be mere practice
discovered the medicinal secret of amla without
knowing about vitamins which were unknown and
undiscovered then.
In this country amla is used
in various other culinary preparation also in
pickles, conserves, syrup, jam etc., are the example.
Amla being rich in vitamin c along with gallic
acid, it should be used fresh and raw. Cooking
it to prepare syrup, jam, etc., destroys Vitamin
C. The best and cheap method of preserving with
the medicinal and nutritional value of amla is
to mix its juice with common salt and preserve
in air tight containers. Regular use of this amla
juice salt is the cheapest source of Vitamin C
for our daily requirement.
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Phyllanthus
emblica or embica officinalis B.N.); Amla
or Anula : (Hindi) |
| Euphorbiaceae. |
| Gemini. |
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| Carbohydrate |
4 g. |
| Protein |
0.4 g. |
| Fat |
0.5 g. |
| Calcium |
5 mg. |
| Phosphorous |
21 mg. |
| Iron |
1 mg. |
| Vitamin B1 |
28 mcg.. |
| Niacin |
720 mg. |
| Vitamin C |
0.4 mg.. |
| Digesting Time |
2 ½ Hrs. |
| CALORIES |
60 |
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A tablespoonful fresh juice of amla gives as
much Vitamin C as one gets by eating any one of
the following foods : |
| Oranges |
(medium size
150 g. each) |
9 ½
kg. |
| Guavas |
(medium size 100 g. each) |
2 |
| Grapes
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18 |
| Apple
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( medium size 50 g. each)
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102 |
| Bananas
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(medium size 150 g. each)
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52 |
| Mangoes
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( medium size 300 g. each)
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3 |
| Pineapples
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1 |
| Cow’s
milk |
(milk 200 g. per cup) |
180 cups etc. |
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