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Amalaki / Emblica officinalis / Phyllanthus emblica / Phyllanthus / Phyllanthus niruri / Amla / Indian gooseberry
| > Supplement Index > Amalaki / Emblica officinalis / Phyllanthus emblica / Phyllanthus / Phyllanthus niruri / Amla / Indian gooseberry > - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Amalaki General Information In Ayurvedic medicine, Amalaki is considered to be one of the best herbs to use for rejuvenation. It is a major ingredient in ChywanPrash, an Ayurvedic herbal jam best known for its ability to help reverse the aging process. Amalaki juice contains almost twenty times as much vitamin C as orange juice, making it the best natural source of the antioxidant vitamin. It is also an ingredient in Triphala, an Ayurvedic bowel tonic. Traditionally, it has been used in treating skin diseases, lung conditions, diabetes and ingestion. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Amalaki Uses & Scientific Evidence For Scientific studies have shown that Amalaki slows the development and growth of cancer cells in animals and reduces the genetic mutations in the bacteria known to cause cancer. Another study performed in rabbits showed Amalaki to be effective in reducing serum cholesterol levels. Tests on men using Amalaki supplements in their diet for one month showed lower serum cholesterol levels; however, the results are not conclusive, but further studies are in progress. Besides being a wonderful rejuvenator, Amalaki is used in treating heartburn, liver and pancreatic problems. When combined with other herbs, it helps relieve chronic constipation and is useful in treating irritable bowel syndrome(IBS). - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Amalaki Dosage Information Amalaki comes in various forms and is an ingredient in many products. For best results, read and follow product label directions. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Amalaki Safety & Interaction Information Amalaki is generally regarded as safe when taken in the recommended doses; however, for those with a tendency to have loose bowels, caution should be used as this herb has laxative actions. Many herbal jams have high concentrations of sugar and clarified butter, therefore, those with diabetes and high cholesterol should use those products with caution. Amalaki without the jams sugar and butter is otherwise helpful in treating cholesterol. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - Buy Amalaki Supplements and Products Below |
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