When consumed for a long period, it helps reduce excess weight. It promotes good colon health and acts as a laxative without causing cramps or irritation. It gently stimulates the intestinal walls and restores tone to the colon, thus helping in the elimination process, providing a colon cleansing effect. Its anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory activity is useful in the treatment of ophthalmia. It helps in healing ulcers in cases of Pyoderma gangrenosum and in the treatment of Lipoma. It has shown in-vitro anti-oxidant activity. It is effective in preventing superoxide induced hemolysis of the red blood cells.
Benefits of Triphala:
- Triphala corrects constipation, cleanses and tonify the gastro intestinal tract
- Detoxifies the whole body and improves digestion and assimilation
- Triphala reduces high blood pressure and hypertension and improves blood circulation
- Triphala is also helpful in liver disorders, acts as an expectorant and corrects Diverticulitis (diverticulosis)
- Very Effective in Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Ulcerative Colitis
- Highly anti inflammatory, anti viral and also stimulates bile-flow and peristalsis
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Supplement Facts:
Serving size: 1 Vegicap
Servings per container: 60
Each 250 mg capsule contains: Amalaki fruit (Emblica officinalis)*, Bibhitaki fruit (Terminalia belerica)*, Haritaki fruit (Terminalia chebula)*.
*Certified organically grown
Dosage: 1-2 Capsules two times a day after meal or or as directed by your health practitioner.
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Triphala: A miraculous herbal preparation
Present days researches have shown that all the diseases that occur in our body are some or the ways are related to the digestive tract abnormalities. These researches were carried in various research centers and Universities world wide, after such claims was forwarded from Ayurveda, the age old herbal health science. Ayurvedic science had already claimed that a disease is ought to happen if there is abnormality in the basic functioning of our digestive tract. To the revelation of all it has now been accepted by whole world and even by the people of fraternity who previously demanded proof and scientific explanation for the norms laid by ayurveda.
In reality our digestive tract is a seat to extract energy from the food we eat. What so ever we eat and drink, gets converted into valuable energy that is beneficial for our body. This only happens after the participation of various organs constituting in the make up of our digestive tract. Various digestive juices, enzymes and acids acts on the food stuff we eat to make it digest, so as to derive the valuable energy from it. Even the movements of our gastrointestinal tract known as peristaltic movements are also very valuable to accomplish the task.
This is the normal working of our digestive tract. But what happens when there is some abnormality in it?
Well all the bodily processes get disturbed. This happens due to formation of a variety of toxins that as per ayurveda are known as ‘ama’ in the body. Ama can be described as a sticky mucilaginous matter that is formed due to accumulation of undigested or partially digested food in our digestive tract. This ama is responsible for causing all kinds of infections in the body. This ama formation occurs due to imbalances in the three humors of the body known as vata, pitta and kapha, which in turn makes the matter worse by vitiating all the three doshas (the three humors).
As per ayurveda, now accepted by modern sciences also, any derangement in the homeostasis of the three humors (vata, pitta and kapha) causes diseased condition in the body. As our body functions on the three basic platforms i.e. the trio (vata, pitta and kapha), any abnormality in these three or imbalance in them will certainly lead to a complete or total blunder in the homeostasis in the body’s condition causing various ailments. These imbalances can lead to following disorders in the body. These are:-
- Indigestion
- Flatulence
- Constipation
- Increased cholesterol
- High blood pressure
- Blood related disturbances
- Heart related problems
- Decreases body immunity
- Respiratory disorder
- General body debility
- Early aging
- Liver related ailments
- Diabetes
- Inflammation or edema in the body
- Dull skin and skin problems
- Decreased vision
- Chronic headaches
And many more…
Is there any solution to such a problem?
You will be amazed to know that there is only one answer to all these queries and it is Triphala. Triphala is a miraculous herb that is exceedingly helpful in achieving ultimate health you always dreamt of. Triphala is a powerful herbal formulation established with the backbone of the principles of ayurveda, is a drug of choice of almost all the diseases that exist on the face of this earth. Triphala is a wonder herb that is comprehensively used by ayurvedic physicians to treat various disorders. Though it is widely used as a laxative but there are certain secrets about triphala that are still unknown to this world. Triphala is not just a laxative but is a powerful body stimulant that promotes health and manages overall condition of the body. It detoxifies and cleans our body to rejuvenate all the body organs making it young and energetic.
How does triphala detoxifies the body?
To understand this concept you first have to understand certain terms
- Saline purgative – it is the administration of the salt and salty diets. Salts have the unique power to absorb water. When this salty substance reaches in our intestines, they absorb water from surrounding tissues thereby increasing the water level in the fecal matter making them watery and appear in the form of loose stools.
- Laxative – Laxatives are the substances that make the stool loose by penetrating in them and increase the water content in it. It makes the fecal matter soft and loose in texture. It does not make the stool watery. Some of the herbs that belongs to this category are errand, triphala etc.
- Simple and anthracene purgative – these belong to little upper category to laxative. It is in between mild laxative and drastic purgative. Some of the examples to the herbs that falls in this category are trivitt, senna leaves etc.
- Drastic purgative – it is severe in action causing extreme purgation thereby evacuating all the fecal matter from the gastrointestinal tract out of the body. It also increases the peristaltic movements of the body thereby evacuates all the material present in intestines. It makes the stool watery and has very drastic effect. It can cause great harm to the body by disturbing the electrolyte balance. Certain herbs that cause drastic purgation are jayaphala, snuhi, indrayan etc. These should be taken strictly under medical supervision.
- Cholagogue purgative – this category of herbs has a great effect on our liver and intestine. It is helpful in increasing GI tract movements commonly known as peristaltic movements. The loose stool is accompanied with bile juices. Example of these are parad (mercury), kutki etc.
After having a brief idea about the laxatives and its related terms now you can easily understand the action of triphala. It works as mild laxative. It helps in softening the stool by increasing the water content in it and also by little increase in peristaltic movement in the intestine. All these movements are in such a controlled fashion that it is very beneficial for our body. More over it increases the assimilation of the food that is to be digested thereby increases the energy intake. This energy intake is extremely beneficial for the body as it help in raising the endurance and energies of the body.
Being a mild laxative it does not allow any of the debris and food matter to get struck to the intestinal walls thereby minimizing the chances and risk of bacterial invasion on the accumulated substances.
Where is Triphala obtained from?
Triphala, to the contrary to a belief is a combination of three herbs rather more precisely, three fruits (tri means three and phala means fruit). There is a well known saying that good parents have good children. Same is with the case of triphala. Triphala is composed of three most valuable herbs. These are Amalaki, Haritaki and Bhibitaki. These herbs have a well esteemed place in ayurveda. These are wonderful herbs and are very widely used in treating various diseases. All these herbs are mixed in equal proportion by weight to obtain a benediction of God known as triphala.
Amla or commonly known as Amalaki is an herb that itself is considered as one of the best health rejuvenator or the rasayana as per ayurveda. It is an herb that is one of the riches sources of vitamin C. It not only supplements the deficiencies of various mineral and vitamins but is also very much helpful in cooling our body down. It is tri-dosha suppressant and there fore is one of the most effective ways to maintain body’s equilibrium. It is known as Emblica officinale in botanical language and is commonly known as Indian gooseberry as because of its resemblance with gooseberry. It is a medium height tree that is found going wild in Indian subcontinent and various other countries with similar climatic conditions. It is blessed with the properties like heaviness, dryness and coldness that support it to work as a powerful health rejuvenator. Thought Amalaki tastes sour but it contains five types of tastes i.e. sweet, sour, pungent, bitter and astringent those are helpful in enhancing its property.
Latest researches show that the tannoids principles of the Amalaki show free radical scavenging activities i.e. property of an anti-oxidant. These researches were conducted both in vitro and in vivo studies. Two of the main compounds namely emblicanin A and emblicanin B was extracted from the freshly extracted juice from the fruit of Amalaki. These were found 37 % and 33 % respectively. On investigation, they were found to be extremely fruitful in reducing the stress and were also found good as an anti oxidant when ischemia-reperfusion (IRI) was induced in rat heart.
A study conducted by C.P. Thakur in India showed the great benefits of Amalaki in reducing cholesterol levels in a study conducted on rabbits. Further studies conducted proved that juice of Indian goose berry is very important in reducing the accumulation of fatty acids and increasing the cardiac glycogen level that is very helpful in preventing conditions like heart attack.
Another study was conducted at Institute of natural medicine in Toyama, Japan. These studies were conducted to investigate the effect of Amalaki on LDL (low density lipoprotein) oxidation and various degrees of cholesterol levels using induced low density lipoprotein oxidation and rats with high cholesterol levels in there blood. The results were in support of amla and it was found that ethyl acetate present in amla remarkably was able to reduce the TBA (thiobarbituric acid).
Another research that was conducted regarding the Amalaki action on the diabetic patient and their role in reducing the diabetic cataract showed that Amla is an effective AR inhibitor and is hence very effective in suppressing and curbing diabetes and the complications that it can cause.
Bahera or Bhibitaki is an herb that is highly used in treating various ailments. It is an herb that is good works best in decreasing the inflammation from the body. It is known as Terminalia bellerica in Latin and Belliric myrobalan in common language. It is borne on a tree and fruit is used as the medicine. The fruit contains tannic acid and certain sitisterol that are helpful in providing it with the wonder properties it possesses. It is helpful in maintaining all the humors i.e. vata, pitta and kapha in normal levels in the body. But is has strong action on the aggravated kapha and it is widely used in disease that are caused by kapha discrepancies. As per its properties are concerned, it is rough and light in nature having astringent taste.
Studies conducted on the pharmacological aspect of bahera displayed that it contained about 40 % of protein. The oil content was found to be about 34 %. It also contains 35 % of aromatic oil commonly known as palmitic oil. Besides this it also contains oleic acids and linoleic acid 24 % and 31 % respectively. Linoleic acid is very helpful in maintaining the proper cholesterol levels in the body. It is helpful in maintaining the HDL (high density lipoprotein) levels in the body that helps in regularizing the lipid profile in the body. HDL is known as good lipoprotein that helps in scavenging on the bad lipoprotein i.e. LDL (low density lipoprotein).
Harar or widely known as Haritaki is another auspicious herb that is being used to maintain the normal activity of the body. It is helpful in maintaining the proper balance in the three humors there by does not let any kind of diseases and sorrow creep into our world. This plant belongs to combretaceae family. It is a medium height tree that bears a small angular fruit, which is also the plant part used. It is known as chebulic myrobalan in commonly and is named Terminalia chebula botanically. It is enriched with the properties like roughness and dryness with the essences of all the tastes except that of salt. It is one of the most potent herbs that help in attaining longevity. It helps in rejuvenation of our all bodily cells and tissues thereby do not let the age to appear on our skin keeping us young and active all through. It is also a boon for people having digestive problems as it is a wonderful digestive stimulant.
All these are mixed in equal ratios and this combination is known as triphala. Though all the properties of above three herbs are present in triphala but it has been noticed that beside the above qualities triphala has certain other properties that make it mot potent and is very effective in hitting the bulls eye.
Various researches conducted on triphala has established that triphala has is extremely beneficial in treating cancer and suppresses various carcinomas in the body. Researches were carried out in Bhabha atomic research center, Trombay, India. Certain Swiss mice were exposed to Gamma radiations. These were then orally fed with triphala. It was found that the there radiation induced mice were 60% less affected then the mice those were not fed with triphala. More over the researches carried out at Pittsburgh cancer institute at Pittsburg University and proved that triphala as very effective in treating the pancreatic tumors. These were conducted on mice who were induced with the metastasis cells. Good ratios of success were achieved. This is a great boost to ayurvedic doctors whose from centuries have been treating cancers but were always looked with doubt by western scientists and doctors; those always believed that cancer is incurable.
Triphala was also researched on its anti-oxidant properties. In this research about 10 mice were exposed to gama radiations. Mice were then fed with triphala extracts for strait five days. It was observed that triphala was able to delay the affect of gama radiation on the body.
Various sages and preachers can easily be traced in India along side Ganga River and various holy places who have achieved more than 100 years of age. One such of them is Prabhu Dayal. This gentleman basically is a aesthetic and has left his family since 40 odd years. When asked about his age, we were astonished to hear that he was 102. It was very herd to believe this as he still possessed some of this own teeth in his mouth and was really active. When asked about his good health, he very casually answered that take Gods name and take triphala. People like Prabhu Dayal, can be traced in each and every part of India and are the live examples for us to see the wonder effects of triphala.
Researches conducted on the four groups of white rabbits induced with higher dosage of cholesterol and suffering from atherosclerosis. One group of rabbits was fed with Haritaki, other with Bhibitaki and third group received Amalaki. Fourth group was controlled group. After 16 weeks there was certain level of decrease in the cholesterol levels of rabbits to certain levels. Rabbits that were fed with Haritaki were found to be 166 mg/dl, Bhibitaki at 240 mg/dl and Amalaki at 205 mg/dl. As compared to the controlled group was found to be 630 mg/dl. Hence the role of individual herbs as well as triphala is being established in reducing the cholesterol levels in the body.
Historical references of triphala?
Historical background of triphala usage can be traced back to first century AD. During the reign of Aryan king Kaniska (ruler of Area that falls in Northern India and Pakistan) had a royal physician who was very famous and was known as Charka. Charka used to prepare recepies for the king to make him attain the age of 100 years. He had used herbs like Haritaki, Amalaki and triphala for attaining this aim. Not only that certain other references are also found stating that triphala was a household in those time and was very popularly taken by people to attain longitivity.
In other reference, the most important herb that accounts to the most efficacies to triphala is Haritaki. This is stated in materia media written by Alberuni. He states that “when Mamun Al Rashid after conquering Kabul, he was in khurasan. The ruler of that country submitted himself and his country to Mamun. His general in honor presented the caliph with Haritaki”. Well it can be easily presumed that if a king was being presented by Terminalia chebula (haritaki), how precious it was considered. There is an article published by Olschak reproducing a Tibetan meditation roll depicting “the blue Buddha of medicine”. In that the bowl of Lord Buddha has been shown contain the fruits of myrobalans that present the symbol of healing.
How does triphala works in our body?
Well triphala is an herbal supplement that has the potential to target each and every system of the body. Action of triphala on each and every organ system is given below.
Local application – triphala is boon for eyes. Triphala is an herb that is very helpful in promoting vision and also helps in curing various eye ailments. Triphala Ghrita, a classical ayurvedic preparation that is used in a panchakarma technique names as akshitarpana. It not only strengthens the eye muscle but is also very effect. Triphala quath, decoction made out of herbs of triphala is also very helpful in various eyes ailments. Paste made from triphala is also very effective in treating wounds and reducing swellings from the wounds.
Nervous system – triphala has great impact on our nervous system. Triphala not only stimulates the nervous system but also helps in programming it so that it works with the coordination. It enhances the working of our nervous system. As per ayurvedic concept our nervous system is fully controlled by vata dosha. Any kind of abnormality in nervous system is due to vata dosha imbalance. Triphala not only keeps the vata dosha in harmony but is also helpful in nurturing the nervous system. It is also helpful in making all the three dosha i.e. vata, pita an kapha to remain in harmony
Digestive system – effects of triphala on out digestive system is no more a secret. It is one of the best digestive herbs that not only promotes digestion but is also helpful in assimilation of the food. It’s extremely helpful in improving the peristaltic movements in the GI tract. It is also helpful in promoting the secretions of the organs especially that of the liver. It improves the general condition of the liver and also helps in stimulating it. It helps in maintaining the very essential acidic condition in stomach and alkaline condition in intestines so proper digestion takes place. It produces enough peristaltic movements that facilitate the easy evacuation of stools there by releasing constipation. It also works as appetizer and promotes the feeling of hunger. It acts as anti spasmodic and is therefore is very helpful in reducing spasm in the body and especially in abdomen.
Circulatory system – it is one of the great assert to our circulatory system. It not only is helpful to blood but is very beneficial to tone up the heart. It is helpful in purifying the blood by suppressing any kind of bacterial as well as parasitic infection that might occurs in the blood. It is also helpful in maintaining the normal density of blood cells in the blood. It also improves the circulation of blood to various organs of the body. It is also helpful in maintaining the normal cholesterol level in the blood thereby avoiding the hyperlipidiemia condition in the body. Triphala is very effective in curbing the LDL (low density lipoprotein) levels there by eradicating the bad lipoprotein that can be even fatal.
Respiratory system – it is one of the best herbal supplements that is mucolytic in action. It helps in eradicating the mucus that gets accumulated in the respiratory tract. It expels out the mucus from the sinuses that gets accumulated due to various reasons. It is also helpful in suppressing the allergies and hyper response of our body toward any external agent that is the root cause of a disease that is popularly known as asthma. As it is also helpful in increasing the immunity of the body thereby is responsible for fighting away with the various antigens that invade our body. It improves the respiratory rate and also helps in maintaining the normal levels of mucus that is essential for lubricating the respiratory tract.
Reproductive system – triphala is helpful in toning up of the reproductive tract. First of all due to its tridoshic nature i.e. maintains the homeostasis in the three humors. It is helpful in maintenance of proper ph level of the reproductive tissues that is of uttermost important. More over it is helpful in proving strength to the reproductive organs for better performances. It is also helpful in increasing the sperm count in males due to the action of Amalaki present in it. It is also helpful in regularizing the menstrual cycle in females therefore is a boon for females.
Excretory system – it increase the peristaltic movements and absorption of water in the intestines thereby helpful in relieving from constipation. It is also helpful toning up of the urinary tract hence is beneficial. It helps in cooling down of the body thereby is relieves from high temperatures in the body.
Skin – it is very beneficial in maintaining the normal texture of the skin. Our skin is largely benefited with the use of triphala. As mentioned earlier it helps in improving the blood circulation and skin constantly gets nourished by it. It helps in decreasing the amount of dead cells formation in the skin. It is worlds famous adaptogen and hence is very effective in preventing early age symptoms like wrinkles, premature graying of hairs and fatigue. It keeps the skin glowing and moist so that it appears healthy.
What benefits does triphala have on our body?
Regularizes the elimination of fecal matter
Cleans and detoxifies the body
Enhances the cleaning of inner body
Purifies blood
Detoxifies liver
Very effective in eye disorders
Improves digestion and assimilation
Reduces higher levels of cholesterol
Very effective cardio protector
Effective antiviral and anti bacterial
Improves pancreatic functions
A good anti inflammatory functions
Antispasmodic
Anti-allergic
Anti-malarial
Antioxidant
General health toner
Does triphala has any side effects or contraindications?
No, it one of there rarest herb that has been blessed with the quality that it does not have any side effects and contraindications when it is taken in proper dosage. As per classical ayurveda, the dosage of 3 to 5 gram of triphala powder is the recommended dosage. Triphala can be taken by anyone and even by children over the age of 3 years. It acts as the natural revitalize and anti aging agent hence it is highly recommended for people of higher age group. One of the best quality of triphala is the it is non habit forming and can be taken without the danger of being getting addicted to it. Even no interaction with the western medicines is also found and triphala can easily be taken with any kind of contemporary medicines
But still in a precautionary measure pregnant ladies and people suffering from conditions like diarrhea and dysentery should consult a well qualified ayurvedic doctor before consuming triphala.
In which form triphala is available?
Traditionally triphala was available in the form of powder. All the three ingredient herbs’ fruits were taken in the ratio of 1: 2: 4 Haritaki, Bhibitaki and Amalaki respectively. These were then dried and after expelling out the seed from them these were crushed thoroughly. After crushing the obtained powder was passed through the fine sieve generally a cotton cloth.
As per the ancient ayurvedic texts triphala power has a shelf life of 2 months and after that the efficacy of triphala powder starts decreasing. With the advancement of human race, certain methods were evolved that are capable in raising the shelf life of the drug. In case of triphala, due to the availability of air tight bottles, shelf life of triphala has now been raised to 2 years from 2 months.
In present age triphala is available in various forms like gelatin capsules, vegetable capsules, tablets, powders and even in the form of syrups. Traditionally though capsules were a thing that could hardly be thought of but now a days it is very frequently available world wide. The demand of capsule is increasing over powder due to bitter taste of triphala.
Most recently a new concept of triphala tea, more commonly called as detox tea has been launched that is based on the process known as phant as per ayurveda is concerned. In this instead of common tea leaves, coarsely powdered triphala is being used. It is a good way for detoxification of our body and easily be included in out daily routine.
Are there any other classical preparations of triphala?
Yes, owing to the miraculous results, triphala was and is widely used in making ayurvedic medicines. Triphala is part of some of the most prestigious classical ayurvedic preparations. Some of these are:-
Triphala Guggul
Triphalaadi Ghrita
Chandraprabha vati
Arogyavardhani vati
Saptamrit lauh
Triphaladi quath (decoction)
As mentioned in the medicinal book of ayurveda their has been references of four different kinds of triphala that works as rasayana i.e. rejuvenator. Thought these are the mixture of herbs besides triphala but Amalaki, Bhibitaki and Haritaki are still the major components in it.
Triphala rasayana No. 1 – this is the first kind of triphala rasayana that is very much recommended for people who want to achieve longitivity and possess energies like a youth. This method of taking triphala is highly practiced in India and results are just marvelous. In this after complete digestion of food powder of single fruit of Haritaki is taken. Then before having meals powder of two fruits in number of Bhibitaki is taken. After finishing the meals powder of 4 Amalaki is taken with ghee. This process is to be followed for one year. As per Charka Samhita one who performs this procedure regularly surely attains a age of 100 years and more and remains healthy, fit and fine.
Triphala rasayana No. 2 – in this procedure powder of triphala is made into paste form with the aid of water. Then this paste is pained in a bowl made of iron and is left undisturbed for 24 hours. After that, it is scrapped off. This powder is then mixed with honey and water and should be consumed. This procedure is to be followed for one complete year to attain youth and an age more than 100 years.
Triphala rasayana No. 3 – in this category triphala is consumed along with certain herbs like licorice (mulethi), vanshlochan (thorny bamboo), pipar, candy sugar (mishri), honey and ghee. These all are mixed and 10 grams of this mixture is to be consumed two times a day to maintain youth and live long.
Triphala rasayana No. 4 – in this category of mixtures of various bhasma including gold, silver, copper, zinc. Lead and iron is mixed with vacha, honey, ghee, vayvidang, piper longum and rock salt. This is mixed with triphala and is then consumed. This helps in increasing the memory skills and helps in attaining long life. It is also helpful in achieving the disease free condition and a healthy boy all through.
References
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- The Wonders of Triphala: Ayurvedic Formula for Internal Purification by Dr. Michael Tierra L.Ac., O.M.D. 1996
- Triphala : www.wikipedia.com
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