Indian Gooseberry - Health benefit of Indian Gooseberry , Benefit of Alma

Indian Gooseberry or Amla is one of the most valuable fruits discovered till date by mankind. Abundantly growing in India, the tree is found in deciduous forests across the Indian subcontinent. It is the most commonly used ingredient of most Ayurvedic preparations 

The fresh fruit contains more than 80 percent water. The nutrient content includes calcium, phosphorus, iron, carotene, vitamin B complex and fibre. Even if dried in shade, amla retains most of its vitamin C.

Vitamin C present in Amla is present in a complex form and not as free Vitamin C.  It has been proposed that the superior effect of the fruit in disease prevention