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Used for cardiovascular and cellular health and offering functional support to the immune system and in metabolic disorders.","key_benefits":"Antioxidant\r\nNutritive\r\nAdaptogenic\r\nHepatoprotective\r\nCardiovascular tonic\r\nDigestive tonic\r\nMetabolic amphoteric\r\nHair tonic","how_does_it_feel":"Amla has a dynamic taste, one that indulges nearly all the primary taste sesnes, that is<\/span> all <\/span><\/i>but salty. Initially sour, then bitter and astringent on first taste, building in more pungent and sweet tones as its chemistry awakens the taste buds. Energetically, amla is cooling, light and dry. It is extremely rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, stimulating digestive activity whilst giving a direct energy boost.<\/span>","hdif_image_1":8869,"hdif_image_2":1746,"hdif_image_3":573,"hdif_video":"","sense":[31,18,30,27],"what_can_i_use_it_for":"[caption id=\"attachment_1755\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"600\"]\"Amalaki Amla (Phyllanthus emblica<\/em>)[\/caption]\r\n\r\nAmla is particularly effective for reducing inflammation in the digestive tract, assisting the bowels and also strengthening the heart. Amla berries are incredibly powerful antioxidants with high levels of naturally occurring vitamin C which make this herb very protective for the heart and blood vessels but also the immune system.\r\n\r\nThe stabilising and protective nature of this particular herb indicates its use to help prevent and treat any damage associated with connective tissue disorders and also autoimmune based conditions.\r\n\r\nAmla is one of the major ingredients in two of the most famous Ayurvedic preparations: Triphala and Chywanaprash. Chywanaprash is a traditional Ayurvedic elixir tonic paste that is a superb rejuvenate for the immune system, in particular the lungs, all three Ayurvedic doshas and the reproductive system.\r\n\r\nTriphala<\/a> is a traditional tonic for the whole digestive system, nourishing and strengthening it from the core.\r\n\r\nAmla is specifically indicated for digestive sensitivities, especially where there are signs of excess inflammation and bleeding within the digestive tract and intestines specifically. In small dosages, amla can sometimes constipate, where a larger dose will act as a laxative. Amla is a very effective liver cleanser, partly due to its sour components literally \u2018squeezing\u2019 the liver.\r\n\r\nAmla has an affinity for the blood and helps nourish and protect the heart. It protects the heart and blood vessels by reducing elevated cholesterol and healing arterial damage via its antioxidant cell regenerative effects. The high concentration of antioxidants also makes amla an excellent tonic for general debility and weakness in the heart and blood vessels.\r\n\r\nAmla is renowned in Ayurveda as a rejuvenative tonic, or \u2018rasayana\u2019 and an adaptogen which has the ability to restore vigour and vitality. Its name in Sanskrit means \u2018the sustainer\u2019, and it is traditionally used to provide nourishment to all of the body\u2019s tissues.\r\n\r\nThe naturally high vitamin C content of this fruit has made it a primary herb for supporting the functioning of the immune system, through its ability to stimulate wound healing and repair mechanisms.","into_the_heart_of":"[caption id=\"attachment_573\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"600\"]\"Amalaki Amla (Phyllanthus emblica<\/em>)[\/caption]\r\n\r\nAmla is also known as Dhatri<\/em>, this translates - the nurse - like mother in Sanskrit, this is due to its healing and nurturing properties as a herb that gently restores all tissue types. Described as the ultimate carer and healer. In quality, amla is light and dry in terms of quality and energetically cooling. A potent tissue restorative, predominantly that of the blood and muscles.\r\n\r\nAmla promotes energy and also acts as an aphrodisiac, increasing reproductive fluids and sexual potency. Also a tonic of the mind that gives a direct sense of wellbeing. With its dynamic taste sense this herb awakens all the senses, amla deeply engages our sensory system, a mechanism that directly activates the psycho-emotional axis and raises the quality of consciousness.\r\n\r\nIn Ayurveda, amla is said to increase \u2018Ojas<\/em>\u2019 this is a term used to describe the action of enhancing digestion, such that which maintains fundamental immune function and strength in the body.\r\n\r\nOne of Ayurveda's finest adaptogens - a herb that increases resilience to the effects of long term stress exposure. Both protective, nutritive and restorative. Amla supports all of the physical systems most affected by prolonged high levels of stress hormones.\r\n\r\nThe Ayurvedic understanding of constitutional health status as a reference is made to the doshas. The doshas<\/em> are the traditional Ayurvedic understanding of bodily \u2018humour\u2019 (or elemental energies) that can represent both balance (or imbalance) of health.\r\n\r\nAll three doshas are present in all of us in unique levels but can be out of balance, an Ayurvedic practitioner will use a number of diagnostic and investigative methods to gain an understanding of these doshas and will use specific herbs to restore their balance. The three doshas are as follows:\r\n