Triphala
Classical formulation
Modern description
Triphala is a potent rejuvenative and detoxifying formula used to promote digestion, elimination, and overall health.
Purpose
Classical formulation
Indications
- Constipation
- Indigestion
- Hyperacidity
- Eye disorders
- Premature aging
- Skin diseases
- Boosting immunity
- Detoxification
- Prediabetes
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Weight management
- Helminthiasis
- Wound healing
Karma
- Rasayana
- Chakshushya
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Anulomana
- Kapha-Pittahara
- Mild laxative
- Bowel tonic
- Carminative
- Expectorant
- Antispasmodic
- Bronchodilator
Key ingredients
- Equal parts of
- and Haritaki fruit pericarp.
- Bibhitaki fruit pericarp
Adult dose
3-6 grams
Pediatric dose
1-3 grams per day.
Preparation steps
- Collect the fruits of Amla (Emblica officinalis), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), and Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) in the appropriate season.
- Dry the fruits separately.
- Remove the seeds from the dried fruits.
- Mix the fruits in equal proportions by weight (1:1:1).
- Grind the mixture to make a fine powder (churna).
Safety contraindications
- Excessive intake might cause diarrhea.