MEDICINAL IMPORTANCE OF GOOSEBERRY: Varieties of gooseberry, as a source of vitamin C, immune system activator, nerve stimulant.

Two types of gooseberries are well known to mankind. Even though they are classified under different families they have some common medicinal importance.
Type 1: Belongs to a family called Grossulariaceae and its scientific name is Ribes uva-crispa.

GOOSEBERRY

(Ribes uva-crispa)

 

Type 2: Belongs to a family called Phyllanthaceae and its scientific name is Phyllanthus acidus. This is commonly known as starberry & Otaheite gooseberry.

STARBEBBY OR OTAHEITE GOOSEBERRY

Phyllanthus acidus

Source of Vitamin-C --

The taste of gooseberry is normally very "sour" which clearly indicate the presence of acids; therefore gooseberry is also named as "amla" (acid). Clinical analysis of gooseberry clearly concluded that the sour taste of gooseberry is due to the presence of "ASCORBIC ACID".

Ascorbic acid is nothing but Vitamin C, which is a very significant bio-molecule for normal metabolism of an individual.

Immune system activator --

Cut the gooseberry into small pieces and subject it for sun drying. To enhance the taste add proportionate amount of salt and dry it. Consume the dried gooseberry every morning (with empty stomach) to increase the immune power.

DRIED GOOSEBERRY (dried amla)

Soak the gooseberry in suitable amount of salt water for about one week and eat that gooseberry in the early morning to get better immune system.

GOOSEBERRY SOAKED IN SALT WATER

GOOSEBERRY SOAKED IN SALT WATER

Gooseberry soaked in "sugar syrup" is also of very good medicinal importance; which mainly helps to increase the activity of immune system.

GOOSEBERRY SOAKED IN SUGAR SYRUP (sweet amla)

Nerve stimulant:

Prepare a special dish by grinding fresh pieces of gooseberry and grate the coconut with some essential spices. add proper amount of water for grinding and consume this along with rice (or without rice); it is very much effective & efficient nerve stimulant. Helps to keep our mind active for a long time with no strain or stress.

SPECIAL DISH PREPARED FROM GOOSEBERRY (nerve stimulant)

SPECIAL DISH PREPARED FROM GOOSEBERRY (nerve stimulant)

NOTE: Instead of eating chocolates prefer gooseberry; it'll help to maintain good texture of teeth. Have water along with a piece of gooseberry, you can the feel the real taste of water and it creates a sweet essence all over your mouth. 

GOOSEBERRY - A TREASURE OF VIT - C

GOOSEBERRY CONTAINING MEDICINAL BEVERAGE