Amla (aka Amalaki or Indian Gooseberry) is known as the Great Rejuvenator. It is helpful for a variety of digestive problems, enhancing cellular regeneration and is well known for its antibacterial and antioxidant properties. It supports a healthy heart and promotes good blood circulation as well as nourishing the brain and improving mental functions. It has also been used to improve eyesight, regulate elimination, enhances fertility, helps the urinary system, acts as a body coolant, flushes out toxins, increases vitality, strengthens the eyes, improves muscle tone, strengthen the bones and teeth and cause hair and nails to grow. Fortifying for the liver, spleen and lungs, amla is excellent for helping to flush out toxins and has been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic herbal applications.

Unlike many superfoods being introduced today, the chemical profile of raw Amla cannot be limited to one star ingredient or beneficial compound. Instead, research has discovered an unparalleled spectrum of powerful anti-oxidants, polyphenols, tannic acids and bioflavanoids. Amla also contains a high concentration of amino acids, trace minerals and other beneficial phytonutrients.

Raw Amla (Amalaki) contains the potent phenolic combination of ellagic acid, gallic acid and emblicanin A+B. Together these polyphenols are important for reducing cellular and oxidative stress, destroying immune damaging free radicals and supporting the overall detoxification of the body. The bioflavanoids, rutin and quercetin also contribute to the overall antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and youth promoting qualities of this remarkable fruit. Additionally, amla contains the potent antioxidant enzymes super oxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase and catalase.

Amla may also be used externally and works as an excellent moisturizer promoting healthy radiant skin, hair and nails. Raw Amla can be used in shampoos to nourish the hair and scalp and prevent premature grey hair.

Some possible benefits of our raw Amla powder may include:

● Increasing blood flow & circulation even to your smallest capillaries
● Supporting healthy cholesterol levels
● Strong antioxidant properties
● Reducing clot-causing fibrin levels
● Prevent premature grey hair
● Acting as a body coolant
● Flushing out toxins
● Nourishing the brain & improving mental functions
● Fortifying for the liver, spleen & lungs
● Excellent full body rejuvenator
● Preventing oxidant-induced thickening of vessel walls
● Improving muscle tone
● Helping the urinary system
● Reducing total cholesterol & LDL in animal studies
● Supporting a healthy heart
● Improving blood vessel flexibility
● Enhancing fertility
● Supporting healthy cardiovascular system^88-91
● Increasing vitality
● Reducing blood sugar in diabetic laboratory animals
● Antibacterial
● Enhancing cellular regeneration
● Preventing inflammatory blood cells from “sticking” to endothelial linings
● Strengthening the bones & teeth
● Improving digestion
● Curbing free-radical oxidation of cholesterol in your heart & arteries
● Regulating elimination
● Reducing serum & tissue lipid levels in animals by mechanisms similar to those of the “statin” drugs—but without detectable adverse effects
● Lowering your C-reactive protein
● Reducing both systolic & diastolic
● Enhancing fertility
● Shielding you against cardiovascular inflammation
● Causing hair & nails to grow
● Strengthening & improving eyesight
● Containing ellagic acid, gallic acid, emblicanin A+B, super oxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase & catalase

Our raw Amla Powder comes from sustainably harvested amalaki trees natively grown in India. No chemicals or pesticides are used in the cultivation.

Suggested Use: Mix 1 teaspoon with juice, yogurt or add to your favorite smoothie.

Botanical Name: Emblica Officinalis

Other Names: Amalaki, Indian Gooseberry

Origin: India - Certified Organic

Z Natural Foods strives to offer the highest quality organically grown, raw, vegan, gluten free, non-GMO products available and exclusively uses low temperature drying techniques to preserve all the vital enzymes and nutrients. Our Amla (Amalaki) powder passes our strict quality assurance which includes testing for botanical identity, heavy metals, chemicals and microbiological contaminants. ZNaturalFoods.com offers Amla powder packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness. Once opened, just push the air out of the pouch before resealing it in order to preserve maximum potency. Keep your Amla powder in a cool, dark, dry place.

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