Amla is also known as Indian Gooseberry and it is used in Ayurveda as a fruit, a tonic, an herb and a paste.  Amla is one of the best natural sources of Vitamin C, it has 30 times the amount found in oranges.  Here are some of the uses and benefits of Amla: -strengthens teeth, hair and nails. -helps to regulate blood sugar. -an anti-inflammatory, especially helpful in hemorrhoids, gastritis and colitis. -treats eye problems, cataracts, nearsightedness. -prevents premature gray hair, prevents dandruff. -boosts immunity.