Gooseberry and its Miraculous Benefits
Have you ever wondered why the hairs and skin texture of most of the artist's look beautiful? The luster, gloss, gleam and thick healthy hair, and the glow on the face of artists are not always the results of botox injection, rejuvenating cream, hair treatments, and expensive shampoos. Nature has bestowed many bounties to mankind; out of which, herbs are one of the best sources of miracle. Out of many herbs, goose berry is the most powerful miraculous herb and a potent gift of nature to mankind. Goose berry is popularly known as Amla. Humanity has utilized its benefits for decades, and it forms a crucial part of the Ayurvedic medicine. Naturally, it has power to cure many skin and health related problems within no time. The gooseberry is native in Europe and western Asia, growing naturally in alpine thickets and rocky woods in the lower country, from France eastward, well into the Himalayas and peninsular India.
It is the finest herb and is nowadays prominent all over the world due to its copious benefits. Where artificial products can leave so many hazardous side effects on health, skin and hairs, goose berry is showing up a path to the people to achieve beauty target without any harm. Herbal beauty products are nowadays piled up with goose berry in it as a main ingredient, because people are now shifting towards natural products to reduce side effects of chemicals.
Gooseberry is commonly available in herbal stores in the form of dry seeds or in powdered form. Luckily, small sized original gooseberry is nowadays available in super markets. It might be green, white, yellow, or red in color. The size may vary from pea size fruits to the size of hen's eggs.
Since centuries, people are using gooseberry for its medicinal and nutritious properties. It is very sour in taste, and it is bitter and pungent, when used in dried form. . It is the best vitamin C supplement in contains as much as 20 times that of an orange. The fresh fruit contains more than eighty percent of water besides protein, carbohydrates, fibre, minerals and vitamins. Minerals and vitamins mainly include calcium, phosphorus, iron, carotene, Vitamin C and B complex. It also contains gallic and acetic acid
It enhances food absorption, balances stomach acid, fortifies the liver, nourishes the brain and mental functioning, supports the heart, strengthens the lungs, enhances fertility, helps the urinary system, is good for the skin, promotes healthier hair, acts as a body coolant, flushes out toxins, increases vitality, strengthens the eyes, improves muscle tone and it acts as an antioxidant.
Here are some of the miraculous effects of Goose berry:
Gooseberry can be turned into a popular drink, which can be used to treat the problem of scurvy. Not only that, but a glass of gooseberry drink can also improve skin tone and texture within a month.
The Vitamin C in gooseberry helps in reducing blood cholesterol by dilating the blood vessels and there by reducing the blood pressure. It also strengthens heart muscles. One tablespoonful of powdered gooseberry can be used with one glass of Luke warm water on regular basis to stabilize blood cholesterol level.
Gooseberry has anti- diabetic potential. It contains chromium, which has a therapeutic value in diabetics. It stimulates the isolated group of cells that secrete the hormone insulin. Thus it reduces blood sugar in diabetic patient. Mix dried gooseberry with bitter gourd powder, and eat a pinch every morning to regulate the blood glucose levels.
Frequent intake of sweet, sour, spicy and oily food causes acidity. Moreover, late night eating, and drinking coffee or tea in excess can triggers the condition of acidity. Whether you have a problem of acidity, heartburn, or reflux, gooseberry is a better substitute of antacids. It is also useful for remedies for diarrhea and dysentery. A tablespoon of gooseberry juice or powder in a glass of water can lessen all upset stomach problems instantly.
If you have problem of thin and lusterless, then wash your hair with gooseberry for a week. Soak dried gooseberry in one pint of water, and then mix the juice in a tub with ordinary tap water. It will not only vigor hairs, but will also solve many problems of scalp. It will kill lice and at the same time, will add body to your limp hair. Anyone worried about graying hair would be delighted to know that gooseberry powder and henna soaked in water and left in an iron utensil can be used to get a lovely new natural color, similar to streaking. Gooseberry also enriches hair growth and hair pigmentation. It strengthens roots of hair, maintains color and adds body to hair.
It raises the total protein level and helps maintaining body weight due to its richness in nutrients. Add a pinch of gooseberry powder in Luke warm water and drink it after every meal in order to remove the flabbiness of stomach.
Gooseberry is also effective for respiratory complaints. It is wise enough to contact doctor before using Gooseberry in case of asthma or any respiratory tract disorder.
Gooseberry can also improve your eye sight. Taking Gooseberry juice with honey is good for improving eyesight. It improves nearsightedness and cataract. Drinking its juice or eating marmalade or pickle can also sharpen your vision.
Due to its antibacterial and astringent attributes, the gooseberry protects against infection. You can apply its juice on your skin as a toner regularly to fade off your spots and to reduce pimples.
Gooseberry is also a powerful antioxidant agent. Many health problems are conduced by oxidative damage Vitamin C is a good antioxidant agent and so is Gooseberry. You can apply powdered or original gooseberry pulp on your face twice a week to remove fine lines and wrinkles. If your skin is damaged or you have sensitive skin, do not use it without consulting doctor.
Daily dose of gooseberry can relive you from day-today stresses. It can detoxify your body systems efficiently. It is a perfect way to boost your immunity and resistance system of your body. It is a great revitalizer which thoroughly helps in reactivating your whole body system.
It is also used as remedies for fever, liver disorder, indigestion, anemia, urinary problems, respiratory problems, and cerebral illness. It increases red blood cell production and strengthens teeth and nails.
Remember, healthy and proper balanced diet and intake of excessive water, along with using gooseberry can cure lots of problems. It is wisely recommendation to the entire beauty lovers to turn their interest towards natural products than artificial in order to improve the quality of health and life.
Gooseberry and its Miraculous Benefits by Munir Moosa
