Amla also known as Indian gooseberry has been one of the most popular superfoods among health enthusiasts. In fact, with an increase in inclination towards healthy living, Amla has been one of the most widely consumed Indian berry. Amla is an powerful immunity booster.
It has eight times more vitamin C than an orange, around 17 times that of a pomegranate. 
Amla, which derives its name from the Sanskrit word ‘Amlaki’ meaning “nectar of life”, can protect us against countless ailments, be it the common cold, cancer, or infertility. Ayurveda doctors claim that amla can help balance the three doshas (Kapha/vista/pitta) in the body and eliminate the underlying cause of many diseases.
“Amla is a very special fruit full of antioxidants that are effective in reducing the cell damage which reduces the free radicals that can cause disease in the body”, says Dr. Komal Bhadouria, Nutritionist, SCI International Hospital, New Delhi.