in Sanskrit, Classification means three, while fala means fruit. Thus, Triphala is a concoction made from 3 fruits. This herbal concoction has been used in Ayurveda for thousands of years.
Triphala has been used in Ayurveda to treat many different types of ailments, from tooth decay to digestive problems. It is an excellent example of polyherbal medicines as Ayurveda believes that a synergistic effect of different herbs could show a better effect than the individual effect of one drug.
Triphala is made up of fruit powders/extracts from 3 fruits – Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) and Bibhitaki (beler terminalia).
These 3 fruits are detailed below.
a) Amalaki (Emblica officinalis):
The fruits of this tree are widely known as Indian gooseberry or Amla. This fruit is a treasure and has many benefits:
- It is one of the best rejuvenators in Ayurveda.
- It acts as a strong natural antioxidant.
- Helps reduce cholesterol levels
- It is a great source of vitamin C.
- It is of great help in controlling blood glucose levels in diabetic patients.
- Helps stimulate the immune system and metabolism.
- Improves skin and increases hair growth.
- improves vision
- scale Pita
b) Haritaki (Terminalia chebula):
Commonly known as harada, this herb is also called the Tibetan “king of medicine”. Some of the benefits of this fruit are:
- Improves cognitive functions,
- aids in digestion,
- promotes weight loss
- It is very useful in treating an enlarged spleen or liver.
- helps control diabetes
- It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
- It is used as a laxative
- Remarkably soothes Vata dosha
against) Bibhitaki (beler terminalia):
It is commonly known as baheda and shows the following benefits:
- The fruits of this plant have rejuvenating properties
- The powder of this fruit helps to cure many respiratory ailments.
- Helps in hepatitis, hemorrhoids, diarrhea, asthma, dyspepsia, etc.
- Detoxify the blood, muscles and fatty tissues.
- Improves vision and hair growth.
- A paste made from this powder and water is applied to sore or swollen body parts to relieve pain.
- Balance kafa
When these fruits are combined to prepare Triphalashow the following benefits:
- stimulates digestion
- It relieves acidity in the stomach and heals ulcers and gastritis.
- It acts as a laxative.
- Lowers cholesterol in the blood
- Reduces high blood pressure
- Helps treat anemia, palpitations, arrhythmia
- Helps balance high blood sugar levels in diabetic patients.
- Cures the side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments in cancer
- Widely used to treat eye diseases such as conjunctivitis, progressive myopia, early stages of glaucoma, and cataracts.
To conclude, it is advisable to consume 1 tablespoon of this powder with warm water before going to bed for at least a month.
