Gooseberry also known as Amla is made up of more than two types, which include the Fredonia Gooseberry, Achilles Gooseberry, Whinham’s Gooseberry, Poorman Gooseberry, and the Whitesmith Gooseberry. To begin, this particular fruit is what we call a tart, and this is because, many people use it to make preserves, desserts, and pies. It may be surprising that some people have eaten this fruit but do not know that it has so many health benefits. Gooseberry is eaten, fresh or canned, and it is used as an additional supplement in some beauty products.
Nutritional Value of Gooseberry
Just like every other fruit we consume, the gooseberry has the following nutrients to offer
Potassium 297mg
Fats 0.9mg
Dietary fiber 6.5 gram
Proteins 1.3grams
Carbohydrate 15mg
Sodium 1.5mg
Here are 4 Health benefits of eating gooseberry
1. Gooseberry helps in treating acne
Acne is a skin issue that disturbs both men and women, but mostly women. In case you suffer from this issue, gooseberry may be your solution because it is first a blood purifier and it contains properties that help treat this problem. That is, get some gooseberry, mash it into a paste and apply it on your face where you have the acne. Leave the paste for about 15 minutes and leave it to get dry before you wash it away. This will help clear it away.
2. Gooseberry gives you a good skin tone
It is good to note that, the collagen in your body helps keep your skin firm and in goose shape, so it is important to take fruits that help keep your collagen levels intact. Note that, eating gooseberry will help increase the production of collagen levels in your skin, and added to this, this fruit also helps boost Vitamin C in the body, thereby making your skin look soft and well-treated. If you suffer from low collagen levels, take some gooseberry.
3. Gooseberry helps prevent dandruff
Dandruff is a big problem faced by people almost all around the world. In case you are faced with this same problem, then you should try using gooseberry paste. In case you have tried other products and it’s not helping, try the natural one. That is, use gooseberry juice and apply it on your scalp, it will help clear away dandruff.
4. Gooseberry helps prevent hair problems
If are you suffering from different hair issues like dandruff, premature grey hair, hair breaking, dryness of hair, and hair not growing properly, then you should use gooseberry juice on your hair. How is this done? Simply apply the juice to your hair and scalp and in just a space of no time, you will start seeing changes.
In conclusion, no research has shown any side effects of eating gooseberry but notes that too much of something can be a problem. So when consuming this fruit, make sure that you do not exaggerate your consumption rate.
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I love eating this fruit when I was very little in the village but did not know it have amazing health benefits like this
Nice teaching mom
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Wow thanks alot ma, I use to eat this thing back then wen I was in the village but here in town is not easy to see it.
Thanks Mum
Woow. So I can call it beautifying fruit since it’s mostly on skin care. I love eating it when ever I go to the village. It is common in my village. Thank you doctor Vivi
Wow thank you mommy. We been eating it since in the village not even knowing it’s functions
I love eating this when growing we use to pick in the farm. I didn’t know it had so much benefits ❤️❤️
Wow I used to eat this in the village but didn’t know it has such amazing benefits oh .
Thank you ma
Wooow thanks ma
I now know the name gooseberry. I ate it as akid. Village was sweet then.
Leaning alot here mum
Wow. What an amazing page. Look at how useful things around me are important and I never knew. Am blessed to be here.
Thanks for sharing
Wow learning everyday I never knew it’s function
I’ve never seen it in town thanks for sharing is only today that I know e name 😄😄 thanks darling
Wow my best fruit so far ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing mummy ❤️❤️❤️❤️ I’m learning here every day
Thank you so much for sharing mummy ❤️❤️❤️❤️ I’m learning here every day. Chaiiii I must try in for dandruff on my hair ohhh chaiiiiii so this thing is very useful this much waoooooooooo I’m supprised
I love this fruit but have never known the name in English. Thank you 😊
I enjoy eating it. Thanks to the benefits
I enjoy eating it a lot but I didn’t know the name
Thanks 🙏🏿 Dr ❤️