Amla or what we call as Indian Gooseberry is a sour,bitter,astringent and fibrous fruit consumed widely for its numerous benefits.The scientific name is Phyllanthus Embelica and the fruit has a wide variety of uses! 1.Preserved in brine and turmeric and used as a body cooler in summers. 2.The juice is rich in iron and given to Anaemic patients. 3.Used to make pickles,jams and sweet preserves. 4.Used in Ayurvedic medicines. 5.Lately used in Prescription Drugs as well to reduce Cholesterol. 6.Used for inflammation,cancer and diabetis. 7.Used in Chyavanprash making(an Indian paste of Amlas,saffron and herbs taken everyday for longevity). 8.Chinese use it to cure throat infection. 9.Used in hair oils and also for rinsing hair to make it long and lustrous. 10.After having a piece of Amla if water is drunk then it has the sweetest taste!It also has a lot of historical significance,right from the fact that Lord Vishnu(The Preserver of the Universe in Indian Mythology) dwells under the Amla Tree.The Tamil poetess Avaiyar was given this fruit by the then King.Even in the Great Ashoka’s time the fruit had great significance. So having said so much and seeing the technological wave of importance given to this humble fruit,it truly proves its mettle!I am making Amla Candy today.It is an all-beneficial pop-in-the-mouth wonder.Just 2-3 pieces in a day is sufficient for the above mentioned benefits.Plus its made with ONLY 2 ingredients – Amlas and Sugar. In my building compound there is an old and huge Amla Tree and every year it bears approx 500 kg of fruit.The fruits are equally distributed to all.
Nice I will surely make it in this season.
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