Triphala uses and benefits

Triphala churna has analgesic, antibacterial, anti-arthritic, hypoglycemic, antiaging, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps with headaches, dyspepsia, fatigue, oxidative stress reduction, and infectious disorders like tuberculosis, and periodontal disease.

Triphala: A combination of three essential rejuveative herbs, Triphala helps in improving all natural functions of the kidney. It strengthens the liver and kidneys – the two main organs in the excretory mechanism of the body.

Triphala is the herbal remedy prepared by the combination of three dried fruits; Terminalia chebula (Haritaki), Terminalia belarica (Bibhitaki) and Emblica officinalis (Amalaki) in equal amounts according to Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI).

These fruits have their own medicinal benefits and combination of all these has made triphala a wonderful herbal remedy.

Emblica officinalis commonly known as Amla and Indian Gooseberry is effective as an antimicrobial, insecticidal, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, digestive, antidiabetic agent as well as protective for heart, liver and promotes immunity.
Terminalia chebula commonly known as harada or haritaki is antidiabetic, antinflammatroy, effective in constipation and dementia (memory loss).
Terminalia bellirica referred as Bibhitaki has detoxifying activity and is found to be effective in blood pressure, diabetes and rheumatism.
Studies have shown that Triphala is rich in Phytochemicals which are biologically active chemical constituents present in the plants and exert beneficial effects on humans due to their protective and disease preventive property.

Triphala has 4 major constituents such as Gallic acid, tannic acid, syringic acid and epicatechin along with Vitamin C and Carbohydrates.

Triphala is a combination of three fruits, also known as myrobalans, that are used in Siddha medicine:
Amalaki: Also known as Phyllanthus emblica, this fruit is also known as Indian gooseberry
Bibhitaki: Also known as Terminalia bellirica, this fruit is in the Combretaceae family
Haritaki: Also known as Terminalia chebula, this fruit is in the Combretaceae family
Triphala is a popular Ayurvedic formulation that’s believed to have many health benefits, including:
Protecting and enhancing the functions of the eyes, skin, and heart
Cleansing the body to help channel energy more effectively
Acting as an antiviral against swine flu, HSV-1, HIV-1, cytomegalovirus, and hepatitis B virus
Inhibiting the growth of lymphoma, stomach, and pancreatic cancers in mice
Inducing colon and prostate cancer cell death in test-tube studies