- By Savita Joshi
Triphala - Literally means 3 fruits. Triphala, a combination of Amalaki, Haritaki and Bhibitaki is the cornerstone of Ayurveda. Triphala can be taken safely everyday without any side effects. A 2014 review published in the Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences found that triphala is a potent immune modulator and is a potent anti-inflammatory agent. The nutritional aspect of
triphala in the form of its high vitamin C content, presence of linoleic oil and other important nutrients make it more of a tonic. Triphala possess free radical scavenging, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, antibacterial, antimutagenic, wound healing, anti-cariogenic, antistress, adaptogenic, anti-diabetic, hypoglycaemic activity and so on. All these characters make “Triphala” one of the most valuable herbal preparations in the world. Triphala is rich in antioxidants, possess antibacterial, anti-viral, anti-cancer property. [JPP 2016; 5(3): 23-27]
Ref: Ayur Times
As a gentle detoxifier, cleanser Triphala helps strengthen the gut and support health and healing naturally.
Some of the benefits
Triphala promotes normal blood pressure and blood circulation
Helps to promote liver health
Helpful for occasional GI issues
Helps support body's natural inflammation response
Support normal functioning of immune system
Prevents aging and improves mental faculty
Detoxifies and improves digestion and assimilation
Stimulates bile flow and peristalsis
Corrects occasional constipation and cleanses GI tract
Removes Ama - toxic waste of poor digestion that remain in the body
Disclaimer: Consult your doctor or Ayurverda consultant before you take Triphala or any supplements.
Triphala is a tridoshic in its nature and has a balancing and rejuvenating effect on all three constitutional elements govern the human life (Vata, Pitta and Kapha). Enjoy Triphala !
Savita Josh, E-RYT, is the Treasurer and the Director of Yoga Therapy Services at Yoga Bharati. Savita teaches yoga therapy for more than eight years with an emphasis on supporting women through prenatal and postnatal yoga, fertility, and other psychosomatic disorders at Yoga Bharati..