Tiny Fruit, Big Benefits: Amla’s Secret Powers

Why the World Is Falling in Love with Amla Again

India’s ancient super berry. From boosting immunity to enhancing skin, learn why My Farm Box’s organic amla is your new daily essential.

Why the World Is Falling in Love with Amla Again

For years, the humble Indian gooseberry, amla, was hidden away in the ancient pages of Ayurvedic texts and grandma’s murabba jars. Overlooked on a supermarket shelf and nothing more than “too sour” for the modern taste buds, this humble green berry bore a flaw in its tale — the world forgot its worth. 

This is the world we live in, where the superfoods are brought in from miles away – California for kale, Canada for blueberries and Peru for quinoa. And amidst that mad excitement, we missed a little green fruit that was growing up in our backyard, more effective and more powerful than most of this wonder coming into our country. That glitch – the neglect of amla – is what we, at My Farm Box, decided to cure. 

From Soil to Solution:  Amla’s Role in Natural Immunity and Gut Health

It all started with a simple observation while we visited one of our partner farms. A registered farmer gave me a sun-dried Amla fruit and said, “You dieticians are attentive to the search for antioxidants in bottles – this one is growing right under your feet”. He was right. 

We started learning about amla, not as a trendy food but as a legacy food. Every test we did shocked us – amla stood out of the charts with its Vitamin C, polyphenols, flavonoids and iron content. It contained twenty times more Vitamin C than an orange and could be kept in extreme climates without pesticides and for years while dried or pickled. It was resilient. 

We knew then that Amla was not another product to add to our organic catalogue. It was the core of a revival – indigenous health, the lost traditions, and preventive wellness.

An Ancient Powerhouse backed by modern science

Let’s talk science. Amla is one of the most therapeutically active foods in Indian nutrition science. 

• Immunity & Antioxidants: Amla is full of ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) – a natural immunity enhancer. Unlike the synthetic supplements, the Vitamin C in amla is protected by the tannins, hence, bioavailable even after drying or cooking. 

• Diabetes Management: Amla improves insulin sensitivity and oxidative stress on the pancreas to regulate blood sugar. In a different study, it emerged that patients who took amla daily had shown a remarkable reduction of Hba1c levels over 3 months. 

• Liver Detoxification: It increases the level of glutathione, the body’s master antioxidant, which aids in the functioning of the liver and helps the body get rid of toxins. 

• Hair & Skin Health: The formation of collagen is directly associated with Vitamin C. The consumption of amla daily promotes the elasticity of the skin, treats acne and has nourishing effects on the hair as it strengthens the hair follicles. It is not surprising that in most herbal hair oils in India, amla is the base. 

• Digestive Health: Amla in nature is an antacid and helps with good digestion. It enhances the production of gastric juices and equalizes stomach acids; therefore, it can be used by a person with acidity or IBS. 

• Heart Health: Amla lowers the levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) while elevating the levels of HDL (good cholesterol). It also helps to reduce the build-up of plaque in arteries due to its anti-inflammatory benefits. 

Is Amla Good for You? Discover Who Benefits Most from This Superfood

If you are a working professional seeking an immunity boost, a new mom in need of postpartum healing, a diabetic in need of sugar management, or a teenager who is trying to get rid of acne, amla integrates into your diet like second nature. 

This is how I suggest that you consume it through these recommendations, depending on your needs:

 Amla Powder, Juice, or Whole? Choosing the Right Form for Your Health Needs

Health Goal	Form of Amla	How to Use
Immunity Boost	Fresh amla / amla juice	1 small fruit or 30 ml juice daily
Diabetes Management	Dried amla powder	1 tsp with warm water before meals
Hair & Skin	Amla with coconut oil (topical) + oral	Massage scalp twice a week; eat raw/dried
Gut Cleanse	Salted-dried amla or candy form	2-3 pieces after meals
General Wellbeing	Amla pickle / murabba	1 spoon daily with lunch

And the best part? Our amla, at My Farm Box, is: 

• 100% organic 

• Sun-dried does not oven-dried, maintaining the maximum nutrition. 

• No added sugar or preservatives 

• Packed in eco-friendly, compostable bags 

Why Urban India Needs Amla for Immunity and Wellness Today

We are a generation fighting stress, lack of energy, bad immunity, screen-damaged skin, and a continuous catalogue of lifestyle diseases. We hop from one diet to another, depending on the imported supplements, and often fail to look within the self, within our soil, within our roots. 

Amla isn’t just a fruit. It is a functional food. It does not require you to change your whole diet. It asks you to only remember what your ancestors knew: that food can be medicine. 

Amla has been identified as one of the Ayurveda Rasayana – rejuvenators. It harmonises all three doshas, which include Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. That is rare. In Western nutrition, it belongs to every significant class. Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, adaptogen, and detoxifier. 

Behind Every Berry: Our Promise at My Farm Box 

We did not only want to sell a product when we introduced our amla range. We wanted to rebuild trust. That is why we collaborate with small organic farmers, test each batch for the nutrient retention and never compromise. No sulphites. No artificial polish. Just real, unadulterated, handpicked amla. 

Final Thoughts 

Amla Is Not a Trend. It is a Return. 

At My Farm Box, we hold that the food of the future is the food of the past. 

Amla isn’t exotic. It is familiar. 

It is not showy, but it is furiously strong. 

If you are keen to begin your wellness journey from small, start with one berry. Try it and let it wake your taste buds. Let it remind the cells how it tastes to be fed. Sometimes, the best things are not always new. They are just rediscovered. 

Your Turn 

Want to taste the purest and most potent amla available in the market? Order your first jar today from My Farm Box, and use the code AMLA10 to get a 10% discount. 

It is time to revive what our bodies were always craving for – one berry at a time.

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