Herbsconnect Organic Amla Powder -100g

Organic Amla Powder, also known as 'Indian gooseberry' is a fine powder with a tart & tangy taste which has has Ayurvedic uses for centuries. Rich in vitamins & minerial, Amla Powder is a natural product which can be added to smoothies, drinks, yoghurts, porridge & more.
Organic Amla Powder, also known as Indian Gooseberry powder, is the powder form of the Amla berry native to India. It is made quite simply from drying Indian gooseberries and grinding them down to make a powder. It can be used as a natural herbal supplement for both hair and skin and helps to promote healthy ageing.
One of the best ways of consuming amla powder is through the powdered form as it makes it easier to add to juices, smoothies and shakes, or ever added to cereals, porridge, yoghurts and muesli. Alternatively you can add 1-3 teaspoons of to a cup of water to make a drink rich in antioxidants. It has a naturally sweet but slightly bitter taste, however once it is added to other ingredients is very hard to distinguish a taste, therefore can easily go unnoticed. 
Benefits of Amla Powder:
High in fibre due to being made purely from the Indian gooseberry fruitLow in sugarsLow calorieTasteless once combined with other ingredients (such as in a smoothie)Versatile ingredient for increasing fibre intakeDirections: Add 1-3 teaspoons of amla powder to your morning smoothie
Highly nutritious and the richest natural source of antioxidants.. Helps body build its natural defense system and supports its immune efforts to fight infections. Active constituents have unique antioxidant effects that help rid the body of cell damaging free-radicals, rejuvenating the skin and preventing premature skin ageing. Helps the body to cope with stress, and enhances general health and performance.
Indian gooseberry contains high levels of the antioxidant vitamin C, as well as ellagic acid, flavonoids and tannin. 
One of the best amla powder benefits is that it reduces the risk of heart disease by regulating the build-up of bad cholesterol, suggests Dr. Komal Bhadouria. 3. Amla is rich in antioxidants that help in fighting free radicals in the body. This reduces cell damage and also the risk of cancer and inflammation
A 2009 article found in "Phytotherapy Research" states that these compounds reduce the harmful buildup of free radicals and reduce oxidative stress with in the body. Amla powder can be used to promote healthy hair and make hair appear more glossy and shiny. Amla powder can be combined with water and added to shampoo. Gallic acid is a powerful phenolic compound found in amla and has been shown to repair hair that has been previously damaged from dye or other environmental effect. 
 HighlightsAmla powder is a powerhouse of nutrientsIt is rich in Vitamin C, calcium and ironIt helps in boosting your immunity naturall Amla is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, it reduces the acid level in the stomach and fights inflammation, suggests Dr. Komal Bhadouria. 

7. One important benefit of amla is that it is considered as the first and foremost food for anti-aging. Consuming amla in any form on a daily basis is the secret behind the slow aging process and beautiful skin. 
8. Amla powder is good for diabetics. Amla contains chromium which makes the body more responsive to insulin and regulates the blood glucose levels.
9. Amla powder when taken with a teaspoon of honey acts as a great blood purifier. You can also mix it with jaggery and have it daily. Regular consumption of amla powder helps in increasing your haemoglobin naturally. The amla fruit also benefits the hair when applied as a conditioner. Dried amla fruit, ground into a fine powder, coats and nourishes the hair and scalp. A homemade amla powder mask can also add texture and volume to your hair