Emblica Preserved Indian Gooseberry, 150 g / 5.3 oz

Description

The Indian Gooseberry belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family. This fruit ripens in the autumn in wet, forested, hilly areas on the Indian subcontinent. In India it is considered a sacred tree. The fruit is very nourishing, but it tastes sour. Both dried and fresh fruits can be consumed for their health benefits. It provides remedies for many diseases, so it is widely used in Ayurvedic treatment. Indian Gooseberry is very rich in Vitamin C, and contains many minerals and vitamins like Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Carotene and Vitamin B Complex. Amla is also a powerful antioxidant agent. (Other Names: Indian gooseberry , amalaki , emblica , emblic myrobalan , nelli , amlabaum , amla)