Triphala: Ayurvedic Indian Herbal Compound

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Triphala: Ayurvedic Indian Herbal Compound

 

Triphala is a traditional Ayurvedic Indian herbal compound used for

constipation and poor bowel tone and is designed to support the

body's natural cleansing process. It is one of Ayurveda's most

important herbal formulas for thousands of years. Triphala is a

balanced blend of three Indian Herbal Fruits: Harada (haritaki), Amla

(amalaki) and Behada (bibhitaki). Each balanced to vatta, pitta and

kapha respectively.

 

Haritaki is healing to all tissues of the body. It supports the

excretory, digestive and nervous system. It is a nutritive tonic

laxative that is calming. It corrects constipation and loose stools.

It is astringent and salty and is balancing for the vatta dosha.

 

Amalaki is cooling, highly nutritious, tonic, astringent and is a

mild laxative. It is sour and clears heat and inflammation in the

stomach and intestines. It is the highest known source of Vitamin C

in nature. It is balancing for the pitta dosha.

 

Bibhitaki is a strong laxative and is astringent, therefore, it can

cleanse the intestines and tonify at the same time. It is hot and

sweet and is beneficial for the digestive, respiratory and urinary

systems and can treat loose stool, parasites, mucus, bronchitis and

kidney stones. It is balancing for the kapha dosha.

 

Triphala can be used on all body doshas (kapha, vata and pitta)

types. Therefore, it is " tridosha " meaning it can help in restoring

balance. Triphala is neither a harsh expellant nor a laxative, but a

mild and gentle cleanser. Triphala cleanses the body tissue, reduces

cholesterol, high blood pressure, improves circulation and regulates

elimination.

 

This combination of fruits is unique because the astringent qualities

of the fruits serve to tonify the colon therefore promoting internal

cleansing naturally. This is highly recommended for anyone doing a

detox program.

 

Triphala is available in capsules now in health food stores. There is

No known interactions between herb and allopathic drugs. No Safety

Warnings. Triphala may be used up to six months. Adults can take two

tablets 2-3 times a day between meals. Children under 10 can take the

same dosage. Best used regularly to improve bowel health. Traditional

Ayurvedic Qualities and Uses of Triphala

 

Taste: Sweet, sour, pungent, astringent, bitter

Virya: Warm

Vipaka: Sweet, Sour, Pungent

Guna: Light and dry

Dosha: Tridoshic, meaning it balances all constitutions

Prabhava: Rasayan, which means it builds Ojas, innate strength

Pharmacology: Adaptogenic, antibacterial, antiviral, anti fungal,

anti yeast, antihistamine, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-

tumor, blood pressure lowering, cholesterol lowering, digestive,

diuretic, laxative

Indications: anemia, bowel toxicity, irregularity, Chronic lung

disease, constipation, diarrhea, eye disease, High cholesterol,

hypertension, indigestion, skin disorders, yeast infections

 

Triphala:

*improves digestion,

*reduces serum cholesterol,

*improves circulation (potentiates adrenergic function),

*contains 31% linoleic acid,

*exerts a marked cardio-protective effect,

*reduces high blood pressure,

*improves liver function,

*has proven anti-inflammatory and anti-viral properties,

*expectorant, hypotensive

 

Because of its high nutritional content, Ayurvedic doctors generally

do not regard Triphala as a mere laxative. Some of the scientific

research and practical experience of people using it down through the

ages has demonstrated that Triphala is an effective blood purifier

that stimulates bile secretion as it detoxifies the liver, helps

digestion and assimilation, and significantly reduces serum

cholesterol and lipid levels throughout body. As a result, it is

regarded as a kind of universal panacea and is the most commonly

prescribed herbal formula.

 

References

1. Michael Tierra, Planetary Herbology

2. Paul Pitchford, Healing with Whole Foods, North Atlantic Books

 

 

Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac.

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