Amalaki (indian gooseberry): An ancient food supplement

Abstract

'Nutraceutical' is an infant in the field of modern research. Ayurveda, a science of life, had explained a number of food substances with its therapeutic indications thousands of years back. With the modernization of lifestyle, Indians did not value the science. The researches these days have again started to highlight the benefits of the foodstuffs in both promotion of health, prevention of illness and treatment of diseases. Amalaki is one such substance which can enhance level of health, prevent ample of diseases and also treat a number of health conditions and their complications. Addition of this fruit in raw or dry form in the daily food items can be compared with icing on the cake. © 2010 IJRAP.