Emblica officinale

Indian gooseberry is a tree that grows in India, the Middle East, and some Southeast Asian countries. Indian gooseberry has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years.

Emblica officinale is an excellent source of vitamin C which plays a major role in improving immunity.

Indian gooseberry is taken orally for high cholesterol, hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), diabetes, pain and swelling of the pancreas (pancreatitis), cancer, stomach upset, eye problems, joint pain, diarrhea, bloody diarrhea (dysentery), osteoarthritis, obesity, and organ restoration. It is also used to kill germs and reduce pain and swelling caused by the body’s reaction to injury or illness.

Reduces cholesterol and aortic plaque
Emblica provides a broad-based approach to preventing cardiovascular damage through its powerful cholesterol regulating and multi-faceted antioxidant properties. Two of its most exciting effects are its ability to reduce LDL (bad cholesterol) levels, and improve glucose tolerance to regulate blood sugar. This is especially important because both high blood cholesterol and high blood sugar are risk factors for the development of cardiovascular disease. A scientific study suggests that the tannins in Emblica inhibit the production of aldose reductase, an enzyme implicated in the development of diabetic cataracts.

Emblica has the ability to lower cholesterol by the unique concerted action of both inhibiting cholesterol production and enhancing cholesterol degradation. It has also shown the amazing property of actually reducing plaque in clogged arteries.