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It’s now official. The
fruit of the amla tree that grows in your backyard can help fight Azheimer’s disease and other similar mental disorders. Researchers at Guru
Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology in Hissar, Haryana have
scientifically validated what Ayurvedic experts has been saying all along:
Amla churna, or powdered amla (Emblica officinalis), enhances memory, cuts
total serum cholesterol levels and boosts cholinesterase, a key enzyme
needed for the proper functioning of the nervous system in humans and
other vertebrates. The scientists report that the substance induced a
remarkable improvement in memory in both young and aged mice, and conclude
that it may serve as a remedy in managing Alzheimer’s disease. The study,
led by Milind Parle, is set to appear in a forthcoming issue of the
journal Physiology and Behavior. |
