Amalaki
Emblic myrobalan , Phyllanthus emblica
Long ago, the attuned physcians of the great healing system of Ayurveda, realised, studied and made known the excellent healing properties of many plants, seeds, roots and fruits.
One of the most outstanding herbs noted and used for its exceptional health benefits in these ancient times was Amalaki.
Our amalaki is grown in India and certified organic by USDA Organic.
Our formula is inspired by Amalaki - Ayurvedas premier rasayana herb
Traditional uses from Ayurveda:
- Nutritive tonic
- Rejuvenative
- Mild laxative
- Use in diabetes
- Anemia
- Gastritis, Colitis
- Osteoporosis
- Premature greying of hair
- Mental disorder
- Weakness of liver
- Fatigue (1, 2)
In recent times amalaki has shown to support healthy blood sugar levels, healthy cholesterol levels and healthy cell replication. Amalaki extracts have proven to be effective at preventing the atheroslcerosis-triggering oxidation of LDL and other fats. And also to inhibit production of "advanced glycation end products that contribute to endothelial dysfunction and artherosclerosis." (3) Modern scientific studies indicate that amalakis' superb antioxidant "Rasayana" properties are due not only to ascorbic acid but also to its mucic acid lactone, beta glucogallin, gallic and ellagic acids, (4, 7) which all demonstrate potent antioxidant activity. Highlighting the excellent value of wholefood vitamin C sources due to their synergestic phytochemical complexes.
Modern pre-clinical studies have shown Amalaki possesses the following actions:
antipyretic
analgesic
antitussive
antiatherogenic
adapogenic
cardioprotective
gastroprotective
antianemia
antihypercholesterolemia
wound healing
antidiarrheal
antiatherosclerotic
hepatoprotective
nephroprotective
neuroprotective properties
Amalaki is also reported to have
radiomodulatory
chemomodulatory
chemoprotective effects
free radical scavenging
antioxidant
anti-inflammatory
antimutagenic and immunomodulatory activities (5)
