First of all, we have to know that Amla has a few other names, and before you buy it, you have to know them (write them on a sheet of paper and take it with you when you go shopping):
Amla or Indian Gooseberry is used as a safe, chemical free natural hair dye and conditioner. Amla is an excellent hair volumizer and curl enhancer. Also, you can use it as organic facial scrub and skin toner.Amla can treat skin diseases; also - acne and pimples.
You can take the red color down by adding amla to henna or indigo/henna for a cooler toned down reddish brown and deep brown hair colors. Amla will give shine to your hair. It will also boost curls. Amla will not dye your hair or skin but will make hair darker if it is mixed with henna.
Amla, if used together with henna, makes the color deeper and darker, removes orange shine. Makes hair stronger and healthier. Amla, also known as Indian gooseberry, is a tree native to China, India and other tropical areas in Asia. Vitamin C, which is found in high concentrations in amla powder, helps to maintain healthy collagen, a connective tissue that strengthens your hair roots. Vitamin C is also a potent antioxidant, which means it can help neutralize cell-damaging free radicals. Amla prevents dandruff.
- Indian Gooseberry, Emblic Myrobalam (in English)
- Emblica Offcinalis Gaerte (in Latin)
- Amalki, Dhatri, Amalika (in Sanskrit)
- Amalka; also Aamla (in Hindi)
- Neellikkaai (in Tamil)
- Phyllanthus Embilka.
Amla or Indian Gooseberry is used as a safe, chemical free natural hair dye and conditioner. Amla is an excellent hair volumizer and curl enhancer. Also, you can use it as organic facial scrub and skin toner.Amla can treat skin diseases; also - acne and pimples.
You can take the red color down by adding amla to henna or indigo/henna for a cooler toned down reddish brown and deep brown hair colors. Amla will give shine to your hair. It will also boost curls. Amla will not dye your hair or skin but will make hair darker if it is mixed with henna.
Amla, if used together with henna, makes the color deeper and darker, removes orange shine. Makes hair stronger and healthier. Amla, also known as Indian gooseberry, is a tree native to China, India and other tropical areas in Asia. Vitamin C, which is found in high concentrations in amla powder, helps to maintain healthy collagen, a connective tissue that strengthens your hair roots. Vitamin C is also a potent antioxidant, which means it can help neutralize cell-damaging free radicals. Amla prevents dandruff.
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Besides hair care and skin benefits, there are many other immense health benefits of amla:
- Amla fruit tree has been loved in India as the Earth Mother. As a part of the Chinese traditional medicine, amla (in Chinese Yuganzi, also Anmole) is used for the treatment of throat inflammation.
- Here are the main ingredients of Amla: moisture (about 95%), minerals, fiber, protein, fat, carbohydrate, calcium, iron, vitamin B1, B2, C.
- Taking amla juice with honey improves eyesight.
- Due to its antibacterial qualities, amla enables body fights against various infections and strengthens the immune system.
- Amla reduces blood sugar. Therefore, it is good for diabetic people. It also strengthens heart muscles.
- Dried amla fruit treats diarrhea, heartburn, liver disorders, urinary diseases, respiratory problems, and cerebral.
- Amla lowers cholesterol levels and prevents heart diseases.
- Amla cleans blood: increases red blood cells.
- Reduces menstrual disorders.
- Improves the quality of teeth, hair, and nails.
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