Gooseberry — Stachelbeere — Gooseberry

I constantly hear about gooseberries; it's actually a very familiar fruit. It's widely used in Europe. Its juices are sold; I didn't like it as a child because it was sour. It's used in sweet and fresh pastries. Its benefits for hair are written about, but its natural silica mineral and cellulose content are not written about much; I found these from its pharmacological properties. In Europe, silica derived from sea minerals sells a lot; it's beneficial for acne, hair, skin, and pains.

Nutritional Value

It contains 200 mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams; 150 grams is enough to meet the daily Vitamin C requirement. It contains B vitamins, magnesium, pectin, silica mineral, cellulose, sodium, fruit sugar, and fruit acid. Containing fruit acid and sugar is renewing for the skin; containing high Vitamin C also renews collagen tissue. Containing silica mineral strengthens hair, nails, skin, teeth, and bones.

Benefits

  • It comes in three colors. The purple one (violet) is included in the Indian elixir; the healing power of the purple color is believed more in Ayurveda. Besides its silica content, it is also thought to contain resveratrol.
  • It is said that although there is a lot of medical information, it is kept hidden.
  • It is rumored to return white hair to its natural color; this indicates its high healing power.
  • It is considered a promising fruit for cancer.
  • It is beneficial in tuberculosis both for its vitamin and blood-stopping properties.
  • It is recommended for supplementation during menopause for bone loss, intestinal problems, and collagen loss.
  • It is beneficial for liver and gallbladder diseases.
  • It is recommended for intestinal health and against pests in the intestines due to its mucilage effect.
  • Diabetics should prefer the green color.
  • Its detox effect is strong; it is ideal for toxin removal, diuretic, and edema-reducing.

Indian Recipe for White Hair

Indians have several formulas for white hair; let me give you the easy one.

Mix gooseberry (also known as Amla) with coconut oil and apply it regularly to your scalp; it will show miraculous results and turn gray hair black. Boil a few dried Amlas with coconut oil until they turn black; the resulting oil will prevent gray hair.

A handful of fruit and 7-8 cloves will be boiled in 1 cup of water; add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil, boil a little longer, then let it sit overnight and apply to hair. Walnut leaf and henna can also be added to this liquid.

Eating ripe and purple-colored gooseberries is more beneficial for hair. It is also sold in the market as Amla oil.