Discover the amazing health benefits of Amla. Learn about its Nutrition medicinal uses in siddha ayurveda, and try the traditional Nellikai manapagu (Amla syrup) recipe to boost your immunity and energy level naturally.
Indian gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica / Emblica officinalis) also known as amla. Amla is the most powerful medicinal plant in the traditional system of medicine (Siddha and Ayurveda).
Amla truly deserves its name as the “King of Healing Fruits” in traditional medicine.
Medicinal Uses of gooseberry (Amla)
- Natural diuretic
- Laxative
- Liver tonic
- Stomachic (improves digestion)
- Restorative (energizing)
- Anti-pyretic (reduces fever)
- Hair tonic
- Ulcer preventive
- Refrigerant (cooling effect on the body)
Different parts of the plant have properties
- Antidiabetic
- Hypolipidemic (Reduces Cholesterol)
- Antioxidant
- Antibacterial
- Hepatoprotective (Protects the Liver)
- Gastroprotective
- Anti-ulcerogenic
- Chemo-preventive (cancer-preventive)
Chemical Constituents of Amla
- It contains Vitamin C (very high concentration)
- Minerals, proteins, and amino acids (, aspartic acid, alanine, cysteine, glutamic acid, lysine, etc.)
- Tannins, alkaloids, phenolic compounds
- Flavonoids like quercetin
- Phenolic compounds such as gallic acid, corilagin, ellagic acid, and mucic acid.
Nellikkai Manappagu (Amla Herbal Syrup) – Traditional Healthy Recipe
Ingredients:
1. Dried Amla (Nelli Vattral) – 300 grams
2. Jaggery (karuppatti /Palm Jaggery) – 750 grams
3. Water – 4 liters.
Preparation Method:
- Take 300 g of dried amla and boil it with 4 liters of water. Reduce the mixture until only 1 liter remains. Filter the extract.
- Add cleaned jaggery (750 g) to the extract.
- Heat on a low flame until it reaches syrup consistency (paagu padham).
- Allow it to cool and store in a clean container.
Dosage of syrup
- Adults: 15 ml daily
- Children: 5 ml daily
Nutritional Value Jaggery (10 g)
- Energy: 38.3 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 9.84 g
- Calcium: 8 mg
- Potassium: 13 mg
- Phosphorus: 4 mg
- Magnesium: 16 mg
- Sodium: 3 mg
Nutritional value Amla (150 g)
- Carbohydrates: 5%
- Fiber: 26%
- Fat: 1%
- Vitamin A: 9%
- Calcium: 4%
- Vitamin C: 69%
- Iron: 3%
- Energy: 66 kcal.
Benefits of Nellikkai Manappagu
- Boosts energy levels
- Strengthens immunity
- Improves digestion
- Helps in reducing anemia
- Provides a cooling effect to the body
Conclusion
By preparing Nellikkai Manappagu(amla syrup) at home easily and consuming it daily in proper dosage, you can naturally improve health and immunity and energy levels in our body.
Dr. Augastina B.S.M.S., PGDY, is a passionate Siddha Doctor with a heart of gold. She believes in healing one step at a time. In her writing, you’ll find not just knowledge, but genuine care and a holistic approach to health and well-being.
