Amla
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Amla, also known as Indian Gooseberry or Amalaki. The tree that yields these gooseberry-like fruits grows throughout India. It’s Vitamin C content is one of the highest in the vegetable kingdom (20 times that of an orange), and it is heat stable due to the tannin content. ‘Amla’ literally means ‘sour’. Another name for Amla means ‘mother’, or ‘nurse’, indicating that amla is the ultimate carer and healer. In Ayurveda it is a major ingredient in cyavanaprasa, the elixir tonic past that is a rejuvenative for the lungs and reproductive system. It have also been used for the reduction of inflammation in the digestive tract, assisting the bowels and strengthening the heart.
Digestion: specifically indicated and may be useful for digestive sensitivity, constipation, ulcers, acidity, gastritis and colitis (inflammatory and bleeding conditions of the intestines).
Heart: Amla has an affinity with the heart by reducing cholesterol and healing arterial damage (potent antioxidant).
General: Adatogen herb and promoting immunity. Consider using Amla as an immune restorative and hepatoprotective during radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatments.
Ingredients
| One vegetarian capsule provides: |
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| Emblica officinalis (Indian gooseberry) [fruit, extract standardised for a minimum of 10% Beta-glucogallin] |
400 mg |
| Other ingredients: Vegetarian capsule, natural flow agent and microcrystalline cellulose. |
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Directions
Take two (2) to four (4) capsules per day after a meal, or as directed by your health care provider.
Key Benefits
- Sfera Amla is a source of antioxidants.
- Sfera Amla may aid digestion and stimulate appetite.
- Sfera Amla may assist as a laxative for the relief of occasional constipation.
- Sfera Amla may assist in the relief of symptoms such as heartburn and indigestion.
- Sfera Amla may assist in general well-being as a rejuvenative tonic
Warnings & Precautions
Do not take Sfera Amla:
- if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to any of the ingredients of Sfera Amla.
Other medicines and Sfera Amla:
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, please consult your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider for advice before taking this medicine.
Sources:
[1] SAHPRA Complementary Medicines – Health Supplements Safety and Efficacy. (7.04 June20)
[2] Sfera Amla Patient information leaflet
[3] Canadian Monograph – Amla
4] Auyrvedic Medicine. The principles of traditional practice. Sebastian Pole. ISBN 13978-0-443-10090-1
Disclaimer: Product information and images correct at the time of publication. Sfera regularly updates product formulations and packaging to improve efficacy and quality, which can result in 2 or more concurrent variations in current stock in circulation.
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