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Amla is a gift of nature to mankind. It is an indispensable part of the Ayurvedic and Unani system of medicine. Amla has amazing remedial qualities. In Sanskrit, it is called amalaki or dhartriphala. It belongs to the family Euphorbiecae and its scientific name is Emblica officinalis.

There are two varieties of amla – cultivated (gramya) and wild (vanya). The wild amla is small, hard and has lots of fiber while the cultivated amla is big, smooth and juicy. The fruit of the amla tree possess medicinal value. It is basically sour but at times it is sweet and pungent also.

Composition of amla:

The amla fruit contains more than 80% of water. It also has protein, carbohydrate, fibre, minerals and vitamins. It also contains Gallic acid which is a potent polyphenol.

Rich Source of Vitamin C

Vitamin C is important for human beings. It is necessary for the synthesis of the inter cellular cement “collagen”. Collagen is responsible for keeping the cells of the body together. 100 Gms of amla contains – 700 mg Vitamin C. If amla is dried in the shade then much of the vitamin C is retained. To get the maximum out of amla it should be taken raw with very little salt.

 

 

Amla & Common Ailments:

1. Constipation causes infrequent stool, anal and perianal pain and abdominal discomfort. This persistent straining during the defecation leads to bleeding piles (hemorrhoids). Amla being rich in fibre regulates the bowel action and keeps constipation at bay. Juice of amla taken with 250 mg of giloy extract provides an effective remedy for hemorrhoids.

2. If your blood cholesterol troubles you then take amla. The vitamin C in amla helps in dilating the blood vessels and thereby lowering the blood pressure.

Grind dried amla into a fine powder and mix it with sugar candy (mishri). Store this mixture in a glass bottle and take one teaspoon of this mixture every day empty stomach. This will help maintain the cholesterol level.

3. Amla has anti diabetic quality. Make a mixture of equal quantity of amla, jamun and bitter gourd powder. Take one teaspoonful of this mixture once or twice a day. This mixture is also useful in treating conjunctivitis and glucoma

4. In case of acidity take 1 gram of dry amla powder with a little sugar in milk or water twice a day.

5. 1 tablespoon of paste of amla leaves, mixed with honey is an effective treatment for diarrhea.

6. For promoting hair growth and prevent premature graying of hair one can use amla rich oils and shampoos. For a quick home remedy soak amla powder in water for a week. Then use it wash hair. This preparation is a 3 in 1 shampoo, conditioner and hair dye. Learn more about how to get shiny hair.

7. Amla is helps in restoring Vitamin C level in elderly, diabetic patients, hypertensive and women using oestrogen contraceptives.

8. Deficiency of Vitamin C makes a person lethargic, susceptible to infections, rheumatic pains and intestinal disorders. Consuming amla removes this lethargic feeling and makes one vibrant and upbeat.

9. According to a research low vitamin C levels puts a person at risk of developing gallbladder disorders. Taking amla saves one from gallbladder infections.

10. In children low vitamin C levels leads to disturbed growth and fragile disorders. For a person with low vitamin C level healing of wounds and fractures is a slow process. For quick healing, one must consume amla.

11. Amla is also a cure for scurvy. Dry amla powder mixed with an equal quantity of sugar taken in doses of one teaspoon thrice a day with milk provides enough vitamin C to beat scurvy.

12. Amla also works wonder with pregnant and lactating mothers.

13. It also reduces the incidence of cancer of the gastrointestinal and respiratory tract.

14. It provides protection against pollution.

15. Amla is nature’s best antioxidant. Food rich in antioxidants combat free radicals naturally and without any side effects.

When amla is in season it should be consumed in chutneys and pickles. And when not in season it can be taken in the form of murabba.

Triphala

Triphala is the best formulation of amla. It is a household name in India. As the name suggests it is a combination of 3 herbs – amla, harad (chebulic myroblan) and beheda (belleric myroblan). Triphala is prepared by mixing the powder of these three herbs together.

It should be taken in the morning with honey. During day time it should be taken with warm water and at bedtime with warm milk. Average dose should be 2 – gm.

Tips to take care of your Sarees – Making them last forever with beautiful look every day.

1. The best way to wash a Saree is the tried and tested traditional way.
2. Do not use soap for the first 3 washes, use only plain water.
3. For Silk Saree, wash the border, pallue and body separately in the beginning.
4. For subsequent washes, use good quality mild detergent and clean quickly.
5. Do not bundle and keep wet for a long time.
6. The Saree should be dried immediately.
7. Avoid washing Saree with any inferior quality material (or) bright colours.
8. Avoid the use of chemicals – these may damage your Silk and end up reducing its life considerably.
9. In case of stains, use cold water immediately.
10. For hard stains better go for dry clean.
11. Use medium iron only.
12. Saree should be stored in a cold dry place.
13. Unfold your Silk Sarees and change the folding every three months.
14. We recommend stitching of Saree fall for Embroidery Sarees.
15. Soft handling should be practiced in order to keep the Sarees fresh and free from wrinkle.

House-keeping tips ::
1. Bed room kitikeelaku mudhuru rangu curtains kaakundaa laetha rangula paradhaalu vaadithae baaguntadhi.

2. Chikku nu theesaetappudu vedalpu palla dhuvvenanu kaani, brushnu kaani upayoginchaali.

3. Dhuvvenanu nelaku rendu saarlu vaedineetitho subhra parachaali. Dhuvvena loni mattini

4. Eegalu dining table pi vaalakundaa vundaalantae table meedha pudheena aakunu vunchithaee chaalu.

5. Evari duvvena vaarae vaadandi. Chundru vyaapinchandu.

6. Nimma rasaanni chaala kaalam nilva cheyyaalante, kodhdhiga uppu kalipi, fridgelo unchandi.

7. Paatha tooth brush ni dhuvenalanu subhra paruchukotaaniki upayogapaduthundhi.

8. Paatha tooth brush lanu paaraeyakandi. Avi wash basins, waterbottles moothalu, dhudhdhulu, gaajulu laantivi subhraparachadaaniki yenthagaano upayogapadathaayi.

9. Pasupu kalipina neetitho kitchen floor thudishte, eegala baadha undathu.

10. Raathri samayaalalo bhayam kolpae yerra bed light kaakundaa green colour gaani neelamu rangu balbulu
kaani vaadithae aahlaadhakaramugaa vuntundhi.

11. Raathri bayataku vellae tappudu intlo konni lights vaesi unchaali. Lopala manushulu unnaarukoni dongalu padaru.

12. Ullipaayalanu chithakotti manchamu pakkana vunchithae dhomalu raavu.

13. Vendi paathralu kadigae neetilo kodhdhigaa paalu kalipithae aa paathralu thala thala laaduthaayi.

Health Tips ::

1 . Aalasyamugaa bhojanamu chaesinaa, vindhu bhojanumuku vellinaa, bhojanamu tharvaatha lavangaalanu thintae aa aahaaram twaragaa jeernamayyaenduku dhohadha paduthundhi.

2 . Allamu upayogam anthaa inthaa ani cheppalaemu. Yendhukantae dhaanikunna prathyaeka sthaanam atuvantidhi. Allamunu mukkalugaa kosi uppu adhdhukoni thinadam valla kadupunoppi, virochanaalu thaggipothaayee.

3 . Carrot laanti pushti karamaina kooralu baagaa thintae cancer raadhu. Veelainanthamatuku alaantivi pachchivi thintae manchidhi. Kadigi, tharigi aa mukkalni thinavachchu. Mukyamugaa pillalaki tharachu ilaantivi isthundaali.

4 . Cheviloki purugu dhoorithae torch light veliginchi chevi daggara unchitae adhi bayataku vachchaestundi.

5 . Draaksha pandalalo potassium, clacium, magnesium, inumu vanti poshaka padhaardhaalu unnaayi. Sareeraaniki kaavalasina ushna sakthini, jeerna sakthini kaligisthaayi. Vvyaadhi nirodhakathanu abhivrudhdhi chaesthaayi. Draakshalo glucose vundhi. Idhi sareeraaniki kaavalisina balaaniki upayogapaduthundhi. Keella vyaadhulu raakundaa nivaarinchae gunamu draakshalo vunnadhi kaabatti draaksha divya aushadhamu.

6 . Endalo thiragaalsi vastae, light color dusthulu dharinchandi.

7 . Glaasu neetilo nimmakaaya pindi moodu chenchaalu allamu rasamu kalipi thraagithae jeerna kosa sambandhamaina vyaadhulu thagguthaayi.

8 . Goru vechchani neetithonae thalasnaanam cheyyali.

9 . Itharulu vaadae dhuvvenanu upayoginchakoodadhu. Thamaku pratyaekangaa oka dhuvvenanu vunchukovaali.

10 . Jalubu,daggu untae tala snaanam cheyyakandi.

11 . Jalubu, dhaghghu bhaadha yekkuvagaa untae, padukoboyaemundhu oka glaasedu vaedi paalalo chitikedu pasupu, koncham miriyaala podi kalipi thaagithae sari. Thellavaarae sariki annii sardhukuntaayi.

12 . Koorallo pasupu vaadandi. Pasupu jeerna sakti penchuthundi.

13 . Mahilalu rojuku 3 cups kannaa ekkuva coffee thaagadam manchidhi kaadhu.

14 . Majjiga ekkuvagaa thaagandhi-rogaalu dhaggaraku raavu. Summerlo inkaa manchidi.

15 . Nimma chippa tho thala meedha rudhdhukuntae paelu, pundlu, chundru laantivi raavu.

16 . Panti noppi nivaaranaku lavangaalanu namalatam manchidhi.

17 . Rakthaanni sudhdhi chaeyadamulo vellulli amoghamugaa pani chaesthundhi.

18 . Tha+ajaa aakukooralanu prathi roju thinaali.

19 . Tomato,Beetroot,Cabbage,thotakoora kaadala rasam thaagithae baruvu thagguthaaru.

20 . Tulasi aakulu thinte ajeernam cheyyadhu.

21 . Vada debba raakundaa, vaesvilo aarogyakaramugaa vundaendhuku o glaasudu majjigalo thaginantha uppu, nimma rasamu, panchadhaara, thinae soda uppu kalipi thaagithae manchidhi.

22 . Ventrukalu peekuthunnatlugaa gattigaa jada vaesukokoodadhu.

23 . Vontiki pasupu raasukuni goru vechchati neellatho snaanam chaesthae yetuvanti charma vyaadhulu raavu.

24 . Yaalakkaayala podini rendu spoonla thaena lo kalipi theesukunntae – jalubu, dhaggulanu vadhilinchukovachchu.

Beauty Tips ::

1. Apple pandlanu sannaga tharigi mukamu pai pettukoni, visraanthi theesukoni, 15 nimishaalu tharuvaatha mukamu kadukkuntae aakarshineeyamuga untundhi.

2. Athi challani neetitho kaani athi vechchani neetitho kaani snaanamu chaeya koodadhu. Goru vechchani neeru sraeyaskaramu.(yae kaalamaina sarae)

3. Chali kaalam pedhavulu pagili, poralu oodi chaala baadhaga untundhi.Paerina neyyi pedhaalaku raasukovaali. Peanut butter kaani, coco butter kaani vaadithae pedhavulu poralu choopavu. Lipstick raayadamu kanna pedhavulaku vennapoosa raasthaenae manchidhi. Neyyini, thaeenanu, kooda raayavachchu. Kramam thappakunda veetini raasthoo untae pedhavulu thama soundaryanni kolpokunda vuntaaee.

4. Endaloki vellaetappudu sunscreen lotion raasukondi.

5. Eye brow pencilni chekki fridge lo vunchithae tharachu virigipokundaa vuntundhi.

6. Kanubommalu raegipoyi nappudu vennathogaani, gel vanti cream tho kaani adhdhithae kanubommalu andhamugaa, savyamugaa vuntaayee.

7. Naajooku Nadumu:Sannani nadumu yentho sogasugaa aakarshaneeyamuga vuntundhi. Ayithae nadumu gurinchi thagina sredhdha theesukuntae aa aakarshana inumadisthundhi. Kovvu pattae padhaardhaalu yekkuvugaa theesukokoodadhu. Nadumunu biginchaesaelaa, biguthu vasthraalu dharincha koodadhu. Thaelika paati vyaayaamaalu, walking, jogging, vantivi nadumunu naajooku gaa vunchuthaayi. Raathri bhojanamu chaesina ventanae nidhra pokundaa, nidhraki bhojanaanikii naduma kaneesam rendu gantala viraamamu vundaali.

8. Nidhra vachchae tappudu balavanthamugaa chadhavaradhu. Kallalo neellu vasthae aa kallaku ventanae vishraanthi ivvaali. Taajagaa aahaaram theesukovadam, yekkuvugaa neellu thraagadam, exercise chaeyadam, vitamin A thakkuva kaakunda choosukovadam chaala avasaram.

9. Meegada, swachchamaina senagapindi kalipi mukhaaniki raasthae yendipokunda, andamuga untundi.

10. Rojoo kobbari noonae (laeka aamlathailam, mandhaara thailam) thalaku raayadamu manchidhi.

11. Snaanamu chaesae neellalo o kappu paaluposi snaanamu chaesthae sereera soundaryam inumadisthundi.

12. Thalaku theesukunae paapidi kooda thinnagaa, andhamugaa, vundaelaa choosukovaali.

13. Velluli rasam raaste motimalu maayamautaayi.

Child Care Tips ::

1. Vaamunu vaeyinchi podi chaesukoni, aa podini chinna pillalaku annam thinae modata mudhdhalo

2. kalipi pedithae annam sulabamuga jeernam avadamaegaaka, chaala aarogyakaramuga untundi.

3. Vaesavi kaalamulo pillalaku nylon, polyester, wollen chokkaalu, gownlu, laantivi veyyakoodadhu. Paluchani glasco kaani, cotton dusthulu kaani lightgaa undaevi veyyali.

Cooking & Kitchen related Tips ::

1. Poori pindi kalipae tappudu dhaantlo chitikedu chakkera kalipithae pooreelu kaalina chaala saepatidhaaka appudae poyyi meedha nunchi dhinpi natlugaa kanapaduthaayi.

2. Thaene nijamainadho laeka panchadhaara paakamo gurthinchadaaniki aa bottle ni fridgelo vunchandi chaalu. Gadda kadithae adhi panchadhaara paakamani grahinchaali.

3. Aamlet vaesukunaetappudu chitikedu senaga pindi vaesthae pedhdhagaa ponguthundhi.

4. Thaene bhadramuga, subramuga vundaalantae, o nirmalamaina seesaalo posi, rendu moodu lavangaalu andhulo veyyali.

5. Mixie jar loni blades padhunugaa vundaalantae crystal salt ni dhaanilo vaesi grind chaeyaali.

6. Mixie jar nu pettinappudu adhi mixie ki sariggaa pattinatlu amarindho laedho nani check chaesukunna tharvaathanae mixie ni upayoginchaali. Mixie ni upayoginchae samayamulo mixie off chaeyakundaa jar moothanu theeyakoodadhu. Mixie ni adhae panigaa yekkuva samayamu vaadakoodadhu.

7. Nimma panduni kodhdhi saepu vaedi neellalo unchaaka kosi pindithae, rasamu baaga vasthunndhi.

8. Pappu udikaakae uppu vaeyaali. Laekapothae udakadaaniki yekkuva samayamu theesukuntundi.

9. Bombairavvanu noonae laekundaa vayinchithae purugulu pattadhu.

10. Biscuits unchina dabbalo oka chemcha panchadhara kaani blotting paper kaani unchithae aa biscuits karakara laadu thuntai.

Gardening Tips ::

1. Gulaabi chetlu penchukovadaaniki November-February anuvaina kaalam.
Arogyakaramaina, aandakaramaina manchi hobby gardening.

2. Gulaabi mokkaku prathi roju neeru pettali.

3. Jaaji, malle chetlaki cofee, tea decaution poyyandi.

4. Kamalaa palla pai-thokkalanu baagaa yenda petti podi chaesi, aa podini neellalo kalipi, mukaaniki pattinchi oka ganta tharuvaatha mukam kadukkuntae mukaaniki nunuputhanamu vasthundhi.

5. Kanakaambaraalu, chaemanthi, maruvam baaga peragaalantae isuka kalipina mattini vaadaali.

6. Karivaepaaku chettuki biyyamu kadigina neellu poyyandi.

7. Prema poorvakamuga mokkalani penchadamu valana baaga peruguthaayi – ani vignana sastramu niroopistundhi.

8. Seethaa kaalamulo chetlanni aakulu raalusthayi. Avanni chimmi bayata paareyyakandi. O moola chinna goyyi thravvi andhulo aa aakulanni veyyandi. Meeru tharigina kooragaayala thokkulu, kaagithaalu yae cheththaina sarae andhulo veyyandi. Konni rojulaku manchi ‘composte yeruvu’ thayaaravuthundhi. Dheenini yae mokkakaina vaadochchu. Mokkalu yaepugaa peruguthaayi.

9. Udhayam poota ayithae padhi gantala loga mokkalaku neeru pattali. Saayanthram samayamlo ayithae ayidunnara gantala tarvata neeru pattali. Madhyaanna samayumlo mokkalaku neeru poyakoodadhu. Udhayam saayanthraalalo yaedo oka poota chaalu. Ayithae baaga yendalu untae udhayam, saayanthram kooda pattali.

Miscellaneous Tips ::

1. Chirunavvu yenthati kashtamaina paninaina saadhimpa chaesthundhi.

2. Ungaram vaeliki bigusuku pothae koncham saepu aa vaelini manchi noonelo munchi ungaraanni theeyandi. Suluvugaa vasthundhi.

3. Maamoolu kaagithaaniki perforation (kaagithamu chimpadaaniki veelugaa kannalu vundaedhi) kaavaalantae, dhaaramu laekundaa kuttu mishanu meedha kudithae, saripothundhi.