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Triphala is traditional Ayurvedic medicine, which is one of the world’s oldest medical systems rooted in the Indian subcontinent for centuries.
It is classified as a tridoshic Rasayana, which means that the energetics are appropriate for Vata, Pitta, And Kapha or all types of patients.
This is believed to have a beneficial effect on the entire gastrointestinal tract, as well as prevent diarrhoea, reduce inflammation and even prevent cancer risk (1).
Its benefits depend on how much quantity you eat, its recommended value is 500 mg to 1 gram per/day, and powder ½ -1 teaspoon or as per your requirement.
However it suggests safe for most people, but still need to be careful, Serving too much can cause diarrhoea, constipation, and stomach pain.
What Is Triphala?
Triphala is a combination of 3 fruits which include Amla, Baheda, and Harad, and it is increasingly popular around the world due to its healthy properties.
Amla
Most known as “Indian gooseberries“, which play a vital role in ayurvedic medicine, it is one of the oldest edible fruit from India.
It is considered to be quite good for hair health and bitter in taste but sweetened with water.
Amla (Indian gooseberries) are high in fibre but low in energy, which means you are eating a healthy thing by not consuming too many calories.
Gooseberries contain some anti-cancer substances such as folate, phenolic compounds, and vitamin C or E.
These nutrients are thought to reduce, counteract, and repair damage from oxidative stress, which can prevent the growth of cancer.
However, there is no hard evidence that amla can prevent cancer in humans.
Baheda (bibhitaki)
Baheda is also known as “Bibhitaki” in Sanskrit which means “The one that keeps away from diseases”.
It is very excellent in relieving cough and cold symptoms due to its antimicrobial and hypersensitive properties.
As per Ayurveda, Baheda powder helps in weight reduction as it improves metabolism and reduces Ama by increasing digestive fire.
Baheda is commonly used for the treatment of diabetes and blood sugar because it contains two phytochemicals include gallic acid and ellagic acid.
Consult your doctor while taking Baheda if you have hyperacidity or gastritis due to its hot potency.
These fruits have a greyish or brown colour to them when it matures, which ripens towards the end of November, this fruit is famous in the churan for medical purposes.
It has enough laxative properties that can lose your stool and promote easy digestion, which helps in constipation.
Harad (haritaki)
It is also known as haritaki or Terminalia chebula is a medicinal tree that grows throughout the Middle East, India, China, and Thailand (3).
Harad increases body temperature, which is why in Ayurvedic it is also called the “king of medicine“, more important, it is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory.
Which helps with arthritis, constipation, removing excessive gas, and reducing the chance of heart disease, ulcers, and asthma (4).
Ayurveda literature has described the abode of haritaki as Himalayan. it has been considered the main production area of the plant (Haimavati) (5).
Its roots clear the diseases of the bone, the stem clears muscle diseases, and the bark is useful for skin diseases.
The branches are useful in vascular disorders, leaves are useful for visceral diseases, and fruit for vital organs, including heart diseases.
Benefits of Triphala
Triphala is loaded with multiple health benefits, which include:
Help In Constipation And Digestive System
Bibhitaki present in Triphala has laxative active properties which help in relieving constipation.
Studies suggest that it may also promote good bacteria, and prevent harmful bacteria in the gut, which overall promotes a good digestive system.
A human clinical trial showed that Triphala reduced gastrointestinal disorders in patients, as well as beneficial in mucous, and hyperacidity, and improve the frequency of stool (6)
Triphala also reduced colitis in a mouse, and the treatment effect was attributed to antioxidant effects and high levels of flavonoids contained in Triphala (7).
An animal study has shown that aqueous and alcohol-based extracts of Triphala can prevent diarrhoea (8).
Its mixer also helps in proper digestion and absorption, which improves:
- Circulation
- relaxes bile ducts
- reduces serum cholesterol levels
- Increases the growth of RBC and haemoglobin (9).
Another study showed that it can help with IBS. several authors believe that taking Triphala with or without probiotics may be beneficial for IBS treatment.
Stress Reliever
Supplementation with Triphala inhibits noise stress-induced changes in antioxidant as well as causative-mediated immune responses in rats (10).
Animal studies have shown that it may help to reverse some behaviours caused by stress (12).
May Control Type II diabetes
Type II diabetes type is found in About 90% of people, In this, our body produces enough insulin, but instead of using it, it is fighting it.
According to research conducted in Germany, the risk of type II diabetes increases by 46% due to constant exposure to pollution (13).
Bibhitaki present in Triphala is commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat diabetes and blood sugar disturbance.
In a study diabetes patients took 5g of Triphala powder along with a supplement for 45 days, resulting in lower blood sugar levels.
Some studies or research believe that Triphala helps lower blood sugar and cholesterol level in type II diabetes patients.
Learn – Ways To Prevent Pre-Diabetes And Diabetes
Good For Dental Health
Our teeth are one of the strongest parts of our body, which is also important for food to break into little pieces which is why dental health is vital.
Several controlled human clinical trials have reported that Triphala reduces the abundance of oral bacteria, plaque, and inflammation of the gum (14).
It has anti-microbial and anti-swelling agents that can prevent the plague from growing, (plague is a common reason for cavity and gum illness)
A study on 143 children used mouthwash containing triphala extract, resulting shown that reduce gum swelling, and bacteria colony (15).
Learn – Home-Remedies To Whiten Your Teeth
May Aid in Weight Loss
Studies show that the ability of this therapeutic agent Triphala for weight loss and reducing body fat has been demonstrated.
An animal study where obese rats were fed Triphala for 10 weeks (16), decreased the percentage of body fat, weight, and energy intake.
Gooseberries on an empty stomach in the morning are considered to be very good for heart health because it contains nutrients (such as antioxidants and potassium) that promote heart health.
Anti-oxidants improve heart health by preventing LDL bad cholesterol (LDL bad cholesterol that increases your risk of heart diseases) in your blood.
Learn – 10 Reliable Weight Lose Foods.
Reduce The Risk of Cancer
Cancer is a group of cells involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body.
Triphala contains an antineoplastic agent, those several studies show has an effect on many cancer lines, including breast, prostate, colon, and pancreas cancer.
Its anti-cancer property is also enhanced due to amla, which contains some anti-cancer substances such as folate, phenolic compounds, and vitamin C or E.
These substances suppress cancer and repair damaged cells from oxidative stress, which can prevent the growth of cancer.
Another research suggests that Triphala is high in powerful antioxidants like gallic acid and polyphenols, which can be responsible for fighting cancer.
Good For Healthy Skin
As we know that Triphala is rich in antioxidants and this helps in reducing the acne-causing bacteria, due to which you get soft skin.
Here is how to use Triphala for acne
- Consume its water before bed, mix half a teaspoon of Triphala powder in about 100 ml of water only in (a mud pot),
- and keep the container covered overnight so that the powder is able to release its properties effectively in the water.
- In the morning strain off the Triphala powder and drink only the water.
This method is called “hema” or cold infusion and it’s extremely beneficial while treating pit time balance like acne.
Its extract has antiaging properties, which stimulate collagen, elastin, and antioxidant genes, which are responsible for the cellular antioxidant, SOD-2.
This combination protects skin cells, rebuilds skin protein, locks moisture in the skin, and protects against inflammation and oxidative injury.
Learn More About – Home-Remedies That Remove Your Acne Naturally
Possible Side Effects
Triphala is generally safe for most people, but its heavy dose changes its benefits into side effects, such as diarrhoea, constipation, and abdominal discomfort.
But in the following condition, you should avoid it. they include:
- Pregnant women, especially during the first 3 months should avoid it.
- Children under 5 should consume it carefully and first consult the doctor.
- People whose stomach is very delicate, especially after surgery, should stay away from this.
However, if you are in any medication period, then you should avoid it, because it may decrease certain medicine effectiveness (17).
Before buying any Triphala products, Make sure, to check their ingredients, and if possible take it only from the ayurvedic shop, to prevent other side effects.
It’s important to check with your doctor before using Triphala or any other supplement for several reasons.
Who Should Take It?
Anyone can take Triphala, especially those whose:
- Eats junk food, anybody who detoxifies their body
- who has insulin resistance
- anybody who has pre-diabetes and diabetes
Anybody with blood pressure issues, excessive gas, loss of appetite or bloating issues, IBS problem, and of course constipation.
How And When To Use?
You can use Triphala in powder, or churan, which is the most common type, and is also available in many forms, including capsule, powder, or liquid.
There are many fake supplements available on market, to avoid these supplements, you get Amla, bibhitaki, and haritaki mixed in equal quality and use it as a powder form.
You can also try its tea, add Triphala powder in water, boil it till the water reduce to half, now strain off the Triphala powder and drink only its tea.
When To Use?
In the morning if you take Triphala powder in water, can be beneficial in pitta dosa, because it reduces your excessive gas or fire.
Before bed is good for constipation people, because it contains bibhitaki, which contains laxative properties that can promote easy digestion, which helps in constipation.
After the meal: If you have weak digestion, means – frequent gas issues, after a meal. half and 1 hour after the meal Triphala should consume.
NOTE: But first consult your doctor, before using supplements, especially if you are on medication.
BOTTOM LINE
Triphala is a combination of 3 fruits which include Amla, Baheda, and Harad, and it is increasingly popular around the world due to its healthy properties.
It is generally safe for most people, but its heavy dose changes its benefits into side effects, such as diarrhoea, and abdominal discomfort.
Some studies or research believe that Triphala helps lower blood sugar and cholesterol level in type II diabetes patients.
