Indian Gooseberry

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Description

Indian Gooseberry (Amla) is an important medicinal plant used in .  Indian Gooseberry is native to subtropical and tropical parts of China, India, Indonesia, and the Malay Peninsula.

  

Botanical Names

 Emblica officinalis

 Phyllanthus emblica

 Indian Gooseberry is from the Euphorbiaceae family.

Part Used

 Fruit

 Leaves

 Whole Plant 

Health Benefits of Indian Gooseberry

Cardiovascular System

 Indian Gooseberry may help to prevent/treat Atherosclerosis.  [1]

Digestive System

 Indian Gooseberry is claimed to alleviate Gastritis.  [2] 

Immune System

 Indian Gooseberry may stimulate Bone Marrow Cells.  Anecdotal Evidence

 Indian Gooseberry may inhibit the growth of some types of Cancer:  [3]

 Indian Gooseberry may help to prevent Cancer - Liver.  [4]

 Indian Gooseberry may help to reduce Fever.  [5]

 Indian Gooseberry may suppress Inflammation.  [6]

 Indian Gooseberry may stimulate the production of White Blood Cells:

 Indian Gooseberry may stimulate the production of NK Lymphocytes.  [7] 

Metabolism

 Indian Gooseberry possesses potent Antioxidants properties.  [8]

 Indian Gooseberry may lower total serum Cholesterol levels:  [9]

 Indian Gooseberry may increase High Density Lipoproteins levels.  [10]

 Indian Gooseberry may lower elevated Low Density Lipoproteins levels.  [11]

 Indian Gooseberry may help to prevent Cirrhosis.  [12]

 Indian Gooseberry may help to lower elevated Blood Sugar levels in Diabetes Mellitus patients.  [13]

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