Triphala Powder

100 g of pure Triphala powder/churna with the traditional fruit blend, very effective in colon cleansing, constipation, gastric troubles, acidity, weight control, eye and digestive disorders, completely herbal and natural with no side effects.

The term Triphala is very familiar to Ayurveda lovers and those who rely on herbal products for well-being. Triphala Powder is the combination of three pure dried fruits called Amalaki - Phyllanthus emblica, Vibhitaki - Terminalia bellirica, and Haritiki - Terminalia chebula and has been identified as the best medicine for multiple health ailments such as constipation, gastric troubles, digestive and eye disorders. It is is globally accepted for its very good quality and composition. It is powerful anti-oxidant and detoxifier.

Triphala Powder is a matchless herbal formulation that has been a gift of ayurveda to this world. Triphala since centuries has been a herb of choice for an ayurvedic physician to cure any kind of disease. Since ages it has been a house hold name as it is the most easily available herbal supplement that has the potential to treat any kind of disorder especially related to the gastrointestinal tract.

There are many research studies conducted on Triphala for their best medicinal properties and found effective respectively for various systems such as digestive system, circulatory system, etc. Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI) has identified that equal proportions of triphala powder for many ailments and having Rasayana property (Rejuvenating property) of the drug.

Other good properties of Triphala Powder is that it is good for eyes, wound healing nature, heals ulcers, aphthous ulcers, gastritis, diabetes, premature graying of hair, malignant tumors, prevents ageing, also used in neurological disorders also. It is used in all age groups in one or other form.

Triphala Powder ingredients

Triphala Powder is made with equal composition of:-

1. Amalaki - Phyllanthus emblica
2. Vibhitaki - Terminalia bellirica
3. Haritiki - Terminalia chebula.

AMALAKI

Botanical name of Amalaki is Phyllanthus emblica Linn. It is also called Dhatri, Vayastha, Amritaphala in Sanskrit and Amalak, Amla in Hindi. Root, Bark, Leaves and Fruits are the useful parts of this medicinal plant or tree.

Rasa : Kashaya(bitter), Tikta(pungent), Madhura(sweet), Amla (sour)

Guna : Guru (heavy), Rooksha (dry)

Virya : Seeta (cold in potency)

Vipaka : Madhura (sweet)

It is good to pacify all doshas, it is found effective in jaundice, stomatitis, cardiac disorders, swasa, wheezing, cough, general body weakness, blood purifier, fever, immune booster, constipation, and acts as cardiac tonic also.

VIBHITAKI

Botanical name of Vibhitaki is Terminalia bellirica. In Sanskrit it is called Vibhitaki, Vibheetaka, Bhootavasa, Kalidruma or Aksha, where in hinid it is called Baheda and Bhaira. Bark and Fruits are the useful plants.

Rasa : Kashaya (bitter), Tikta

Guna : Lakhu (Light), Rooksha (dry)

Virya : Seeta (cold)

Vipaka : Madhura (sweet)

Medicinal properties of Vibhitaki

This herb pacifies Kapha dosha and Vata Dosha, good as cough remedy, respiratory infections, allergy, edema, flatulence, bleeding disorders, enhances immunity power, skin disease, premature graying of hair, and acts as rejuvenator.

Haritaki

Botanical name of Haritaki is Terminalia chebula Retz and belongs to family Combretaceae. In Sanskrit it is called Pathya, Abhaya, Rohinee, Chetaki, or Haritaki and in Hindi it is referred as Hara, Harara and Harad. Mature and immature fruits are its useful parts.

Ayurvedic properties of Haritaki

Rasa : Katu, Tikta, Kashaya, Madhura, Amla (having all tastes except salt)

Guna : Lakhu (light), Rooksha (Dry)

Virya : Ushna (Hot potency)

Plant pacifies vitiated doshas like Vata, Pitta, and Kapha or in combination, it is having many properties like would healing, inflammation healing, good for ulcers, inflammation, anorexia, flatulence, hemorrhoids, renal calculi, seizures, fever, cardiac disorders, cough, general debility, jaundice, flatulence etc.

Triphala Powder benefits for Digestive system

The Triphala formulation is helpful for proper stool formation, and also observed that the amount, frequency and consistency of stool were improved with triphala. Even it is found effective for stool related problems and other stomach related complaints such as sticky or mucous stools, flatulence, belching and abdominal pain etc.

Triphala relieves hyperacidity, improves, appetite, sleep, etc.

• Acidity:Triphala churna can be used with lukewarm water before consuming food.
• Loss of appetite: Triphala churna is used with first morsal of food is very helpful.
• Abdominal pain: Triphala churna can be consumed with lukewarm water.
• Constipation: If triphala churna is used at bedtime with lukewarm water.
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): Triphala churnam is used with buttermilk for controlling IBS or irritable bowel syndrome.
• Digestive disturbances and flatulence. Triphala churnam can be used with hinguwachadi churnam or Ashta churnam.
• Liver problems: To enhance liver function, triphala is used along with other herbal medicines such as turmeric powder.

It is believed that Triphala having multiple medicinal values if used in different mode in different time with different adjuvant shows different actions. It pacifies vitiated constituents or doshas called Kapha, Pitta, Rakta and Tridoshaghna.

Some of the other benefits of Triphala is mentioned below:-

Triphala Powder for Cardiovascular system

• High blood pressure or hypertension: Triphala Churnam is used for controlling high blood pressure if used with arjuna churnam.
• High cholesterol. Triphala can be used along with Methi powder for controlling hyper cholesterol complaints.
• Atherosclerosis. Triphala churnam can be made in to decoction and used for controlling atherosclerosis.
• Anemia can be controlled by using triphala churnam. Triphala helps in production of red blood cells, hence good for anemic conditions.
• Fluctuating heart rate.

Triphala Powder for Respiratory system

• Bronchial asthma: Triphaladi churnam can be used with vyoshadhi vatakam for controlling asthma.
• Respiratory infections can be controlled with Triphala churnam.
• Cough and cold
• Productive cough. Triphala churnam is used with the combination of honey is helpful for productive cough.

Triphala Powder for Nervous system

• Brain tonic or nervine tonic.
• Eye tonic. Triphala is used in different modes. Triphala churnam is used for eye wash and even consumed with honey is useful.
• Head ache and migraine headaches.

Triphala Powder for Urinary system

• Urinary tract infection.
• Dysuria.
• Renal stones.

Triphala Powder for Reproductive system

Triphala Powder is very good medicine for enhancing reproductive function for both males and females. If triphala is used along with Ashwagandha Churnam, it is very effective for treating reproductive related problems. For females and female related problems such as leukorrhea, vaginal infections, bleeding disorders, Triphala is used in different modes.Apart from this, Triphala Powder is used for many other ailments and as mentioned, it acts as antioxidant, best medicine to control diabetes, good for skin ailments.

Triphala Powder for Obesity

Triphala Powder is good medicine to reduce weight, if consumed with honey. For weight reduction: One teaspoon along with honey in empty stomach.

Triphala Powder acts as anti-cancerous agent. Triphala Powder is good to reduce inflammation.It acts as colon cleanser. Triphala Powder enhances liver function, large intestine inflammation, and ulcerative colitis, acts as radio-protective effect, acts as significant antimutagenic activity purgative, cytoprotective, gastroprotective, hypolipidaemic property, antibacterial, anticaries, antibacterial, good medicine for atherosclerosis, acts in anaphylaxis reactions.

1. Triphaladi Keram external application for scalp.
2. Triphaladi Tailam external application for scalp and skin.
3. Triphaladi Gritham is used internally and as well as externally as AkshiTarpanam (eye nourishment treatment).
4. Triphaladi churnam is used for wound washing or even for eye wash.

1. MahathTriphaladi Gritham can be taken internally.
2. Triphala capsules can be consumed internally.
3. Triphala guggulu helps weight reduction.
4. Triphala Juice helps for digestion and good for eyes.

In general Triphala Powder powder or Churna to be taken at bed time with warm water one teaspoonful (5 gms.) at a time. Churnam or powder can be used in different forms.

For weight reduction: One teaspoon along with honey in empty stomach.

For constipation and digestive system: One teaspoon with lukewarm water at bed time.

Summary

It is understood that, Triphala Powder acts as a broad-spectrum medicine which helps to cure or control many ailments and acts and supports as nectar. If triphala is used properly with proper dosage on appropriate mode and timing, then its actions are very very efficient.