Awala / Amla Murabba

Ayurvedic texts have described various properties of amla extensively. The ancient Indian scholar of applied botany and herbal medicine, Bhavprakash, has written that amla fruit corrects the body metabolism and is also a tonic of immense value. Charak and Sushruta, in fact, have left no malady where they havenÆt mentioned use of amla as a cure in one or the other way. It is described as astringent, laxative, anti-pyretic and tonic for the nerves and the brain. Other ancient authors refer it as useful in anaemia, acidity, anorexia, haemorrhages, jaundice, chest diseases, troubles of the urinary and genital tracts and so on.

The fruit of amla is the most important part of the plant. Being a rich source of vitamin C, it is widely used for supplementing its deficiency. The juice of fresh amla fruit is given as tonic, diuretic and anti-bilious remedy. It is also helpful in burning sensation, over thirst, dyspepsia and other complaints of digestive system.