Amalaki Fruit is high in antioxidants and works wonders for heart disease and disease of the digestive tract. Amalaki Fruit lowers inflammation and helps with hemorrhoids, constipation, acid reflux, gastric ulcers, and colitis. Amalaki Fruit has lot of Vitamin C, bioflavonoids, polyphenols, carotenoids, and flavones. Amalaki has anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties and also lowers cholesterol… and may have some anti-cancer and anti-diabetic capabilities too, and Amalaki may have some ability to help with weight loss.
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Dr. Paul Haider – Master Herbalist