AMLA

Amla berry, also known as Indian Gooseberry, is an amazing fruit that contains a phenomenal amount of vitamin C and antioxidants such as ellagic acid and quercetin. It is also high in vitamins A & B-complex and minerals such as iron, calcium, chromium, and phosphorus. Amla can significantly boost the immune system and protect the body from chronic illness and disease. It is particularly beneficial for urinary tract infections, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, asthma, and blood disorders. It also contains powerful anti-inflammatory properties making it essential for autoimmune disorders such as arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, cardiomyopathy, lupus, fibromyalgia, and bursitis. Amla also contains potent anti-mutagenic and anti-proliferative properties which can be vital in the prevention of cancer. It is also very good at alkalinizing the stomach and removing acidosis and is known to enhance food absorption and regulate elimination making it an excellent digestive aid. Amla has been shown to help increase energy and vitality, improve muscle tone, strengthen vision, remove toxins, and enhance fertility. It is also an effective remedy for hot flashes and fever as it has a natural cooling effect on the body and can help to regulate body temperature and fluctuations. Alma has wonderful anti-aging properties and can help to rejuvenate the organs, cells, and tissues and promote good health and longevity. Amla is well known for its abilities to help re-grow hair, nourish the roots, and deepen color and shine. Amla fruit and oil is often found in hair tonics for its healing properties. Amla can be found in powder, tincture, capsule, juice, oil, extract, and cream form at your local health food store..

Source - Medical Medium

BUTTER MILK

–A Healthy Drink described in Ayurveda...
by Dr. Savitha Suri 

Butter milk is known as “Takra” in ayurveda. Its properties and medicinal qualities are described in as follows.

Takram laghu kashayaamlam deepanam kaphavaatajit ||
Showphodaraarshowgrahanidoshamootragrahaaruchee |
Pleehagulmaghritavyaapadgarpaanduvaamayaan jayeth ||

Butter milk does not cause heaviness when consumed. Hence it is known to have the quality “laghu”. It gets digested quickly and easily. Butter milk is usually sour in taste and acts as an astringent. (Due to this property butter milk helps in reducing pores caused by acne and pimples. It reduces hyper motility of intestines during diarrhea and IBS. This property also helps to shrink hemorrhoids).Aggravated kapha and vata are mitigated by buttermilk. It is the best appetizer. According to ayurveda it reduces bloating of stomach, eases symptoms of hemorrhoids, soothes intestines in IBS and helps in indigestion. It also reduces effects of poison and is very useful in treating anemia.

Butter milk detoxifies body and cleanses the intestines, relieves constipation and helps to replenish intestinal flora. It has less fat compared to milk and is rich in calcium, potassium and vit B12.

How to Prepare Buttermilk

Thick curd should be whipped to separate butter. The liquid portion which remains after separating butter is called as butter milk or “takra”. When this butter milk is mixed with water , it is called as “sajala takra”. If the buttermilk is used without adding water, it is called as “nirjala takra”.

How to Make a Tasty Drink Out of Buttermilk

Mix ½ glass of butter milk to ½ glass of water. Churn it well. Add a pinch of salt, ½ tea spoon ginger juice and squeeze ½ lime to it. Garnish with coriander leaves. This quenches thirst, reduces nausea and vomiting.

Home Remedies Using Buttermilk
Mix a pinch of salt, ½ tea spoon ginger juice and crushed cumin seeds to a glass of butter milk. This relieves acidity, constipation and symptoms of piles.
Add a pinch of salt, a tea spoon of sugar to a glass of butter milk diluted with water. This acts as a very good rehydrating formula in diarrhea and dehydration. It supplies energy instantaneously and reduces frequency of stools.
It is a healthy drink for people who suffer from obesity, piles and inflammed colon or ibs.
Massage a mixture of butter milk and salt on pores caused by acne and pimples. Then wash it off with warm water and rinse once again with cold water. This helps to reduce the pores.
Regular consumption of butter milk strengthens the digestive system and keeps it free from infections.