Gooseberry or amla is a deciduous tree that is usually found in India. Its botanical name is Phyllanthus emblica or Emblica officinalis. Gooseberry is considered to be one of the most powerful herbs for improving health and well-being. It is the richest source of vitamin C. Its strong antioxidant properties make a protective effect on hearts, lungs, brain, skin and hair.
The gooseberry fruit is rich in other proteins and fibres. It is also rich in other vitamins such as A and B. Minerals like iron, phosphorous and calcium is also present in this wonderful fruit. Gooseberry is used in weight-loss programmes to become slim. Its also helps in food absorption and works efficiently in lowering the cholesterol levels.
Gooseberry has cooling properties in it which makes it ideal for treating skin disorders like acne, wrinkles and fine lines. This fruits helps in slowing down the aging process. As it is rich in vitamin C which boosts the immunity power. Gooseberry is great to boost collagen production to make skin supple and soft. It is very mild and is suitable for any skin type. It is also a good source to nourishes hair, making it thicker and stronger. Gooseberry moisturizes the scalp to help control dandruff and other issues related to the scalp.
One of best quality of gooseberry is that it does not reduce in its nutritional properties even on drying or heating. It is also another reason why gooseberry is included in many recipes in Indian dishes. It can be used as pickles, chutneys, in form of candies, sweets or murabba. Apart from these, It can be used as oil, juice or even consumed in dried or raw form. A full glass of gooseberry juice is twenty times more beneficial than a glass of fresh orange juice.
Let’s learn some beauty recipes of gooseberry and take the incredible benefits of it ! (आवंला के सौन्दर्य लाभ)
Gooseberry benefits for Beauty : Video
Gooseberry benefits for Beauty – 1
Hair care :
- Gooseberry can solve our many hair care problems.
- 4 tsp fresh lemon juice in 1 glass of water and Mix 1 tsp dried gooseberry powder.
- Apply it thoroughly on your hair and leave it for 1/2 an hour then wash your hair with tap water.
- It you apply it daily then the hair fall reduces gradually, hair start to dense, become long, soft and shiny.
In addition to this, grey hair start to turn black in long run.
Gooseberry benefits for Beauty – 2
Blemishes of Face :
- Grate 2 fresh gooseberry and extract the juice.
- Add 2 tsp milk and 2 tsp rose water in it and mix it well.
- Apply this face pack on blemishes and leave it for 20 minutes and then wash your face with tap water.
This gooseberry face pack is used daily once a day then the blemishes can disappear permanently.
Gooseberry benefits for Beauty – 3
Weak Eyesight :
- Many people refuse to wear specs because they feel it awful on their beautiful face.
- Mix 150 gm dried gooseberry powder with 50 gm dried ginger powder and mix it well.
- Eating its 1/2 tsp daily twice a day with water helps to increase weak eyesight in long run.
Gooseberry benefits for Beauty – 4
Wrinkles Remedy :
- Mix 2 tsp gooseberry juice with 1 tsp honey.
Drink it daily once a day. It reduces wrinkles and ageing effects.
Gooseberry benefits for Beauty – 5
Natural Face Pack :
- Take 2 tsp of dried gooseberry powder in a bowl. Add water to it and make a thick paste.
- Apply this paste on your face and let it dry for 15 minutes and then wash your face with lukewarm water.
- Don’t apply it on and around your eyes.
- It is recommended to use this miraculous face pack every alternate day.
It helps to tighten the facial skin, to cure wrinkles, to remove marks to deeply clean the facial.
The gooseberry benefits are immense. Hope you enjoyed the post and you will have more of gooseberry pickles, candies, juice and murabbas! 🙂
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