Triphala means three fruits. As this medicine contains three fruits (tri+phal), Amla, harad, and Bibhitaki so it’s called Trifala. It is best medicine for strengthening and purifying digestive and immune system. Its oral intake helps to eliminate body toxins and purifies blood. Its regular intake for one month detoxifies body, removes toxins and improves digestion. Triphala churna promotes digestion, absorption and assimilation of nutrients from the food and thus improves overall health.
Use of triphala is helpful in various diseases such as anaemia, fatigue, cancer, allergies, constipation, diarrhoea, infections, indigestion, all eye diseases including conjunctivitis, progressive myopia, glaucoma, cataracts and skin diseases.
The three fruits of triphala
Amalaki/Amla (Emblica officinalis): Good for constipation, ulcers, gastritis, colitis, hepatitis and haemorrhoids. Antioxidant which lower cholesterol and heals damaged arteries. Cures diabetes, anaemia, hair loss, premature hair greying and general weakness.
Balances: Pitta and Vata
Haritaka (Terminalia chebula): Tonic for brain, nerve, and digestive system. Regulates colon and good for both constipation and diarrhoea.
Balances: Vata, Pitta and Kapha
Baheda/Bibhitaki (Terminalia Belerica): A powerful Rejuvenative. Good in curing liver and heart disease. Improves voice, eyesight and hair growth.
Balances: Kapha
The combination of three fruits or Triphala Churna balances: Vata, pitta and kapha, Tridosh nashak Rasayana
Benefits of oral intake of Triphala powder
- Rasayana which rejuvenates body
- Powerful tonic, Rich in vitamin C, linoleic oil, phospholipids and other important nutrients
- Rich in Magnesium, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Selenium and Zinc hence Cures anaemia
- Antioxidants, anti-viral and anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory properties
- Good for heart, tones and protects heart, lowers blood pressure, Purifies blood
- Reduces fat and cholesterol
- Good for brain and nervous system, Nourishes the nervous system
- Improves eyesight and cures night blindness
- Improves blood circulation
- Give strength to liver and cures its diseases
- Cleanses digestive tract and improves digestive system
- Stimulates peristalsis and cures constipation
- Detoxifies the liver, stimulate bile flow
- Regular and complete evacuation of the bowels
Triphala can be taken in form of powder. 2-3 grams of this medicine should be taken with lukewarm water daily. You can take 1 gms of it three times a day for maintaining good health.
Note: In large doses, it acts as laxative and evacuates bowel. In lesser doses, it purifies blood.