Triphala
Triphala ("three fruits") is an Ayurvedic herbal rasayana formula consisting of equal parts of three myrobalans, taken without seed: Amalaki (Phyllanthus emblica), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), and Haritaki (Terminalia chebula). It contains vitamin C.[1][2]
In Ayurveda, Triphala is known as Tridoshic Rasayana i.e., a therapeutic agent that balances all three doshas - Kapha, Vata and Pitta.
It is classified as a tridoshic rasayana in Ayurvedic medicine as it promotes longevity and rejuvenation in patients of all constitutions and ages.
The formula consists of the fruits Amalaki or the Indian Gooseberry, Bibhitaki, and Haritaki of the three plants generally in equal proportions and has been used in traditional medicine in India for over 1000 years according to the writings of the great physician Charak in a foundational text of Ayurveda called the Charaka Samhita as well as in another key text called the Sushruta Samhita. According to Charak, taking the Triphala Rasayana (Triphala with honey and ghee) daily has the potential to make a person live for one hundred years devoid of old age and diseases. The physician Sushrut indicated that the formula is useful for treating ulcers and wounds.[1]
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- ^ Parveen, Romana; Shamsi, Tooba Naz; Singh, Gurjeet; Athar, Teeba; Fatima, Sadaf (March 2018). "Phytochemical analysis and In-vitro Biochemical Characterization of aqueous and methanolic extract of Triphala, a conventional herbal remedy". Biotechnology Reports. 17. Elsevier: 126–136. doi:10.1016/j.btre.2018.02.003. PMC 5881245. PMID 29619331. Archived from the original on 18 August 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ O'Mathuna, Donal (12 April 2011). "Does it work? Can triphala act as an antimicrobial?". The Irish Times. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
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