Three Fruits (Phalatraya)
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
Part of a formulation used for abdominal disorders (based on the context of 'Udara Chikitsa').
Modern description
A formulation including Triphala (Phalatraya), Trikatu (Vyosha) and other herbs to help with digestion and abdominal complaints.
Purpose
Part of a formulation used for abdominal disorders (based on the context of 'Udara Chikitsa').
Indications
- Constipation
- Indigestion
- Hyperacidity
- General debility
- Weakened immunity
- Skin diseases
- Eye disorders
Classical indications
- Udararoga (abdominal disorders)
- Malabandha (constipation)
- Agnimandya (digestive impairment)
Karma
- Tridoshahara
- Rejuvenative (Rasayana)
- Mild Laxative (Anulomana)
- Antioxidant
- Digestive (Deepana)
- Appetizer (Rochana)
Key ingredients
- Haritaki fruit rind
- Amalaki fruit
- Bibhitaki fruit rind
Adult dose
3-6 grams
Pediatric dose
0.5-1 gram
Preparation steps
- Collect each ingredient separately.
- Dry the ingredients under shade.
- Powder each ingredient individually.
- Mix all the powdered ingredients in the specified ratio.
- Store in an airtight container.
Safety contraindications
- Pregnancy
- Severe dehydration
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya, Udarachikitsa Adhyaya 15, Verse 67.
- Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI), Part I & II, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita, and Sahasrayogam clinical guidelines.
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