Literally meaning “three fruits,” triphala is a traditional Ayurvedic herbal formulation consisting of three fruits native to the Indian subcontinent: amalaki (Emblica officinalis), bibhitaki, (Terminalia belerica), and haritaki (Terminalia chebula).
Benefits of Triphala
Assists natural internal cleansing
Gently maintains regularity
Nourishes and rejuvenates the tissues
Supports healthy digestion and absorption
Natural antioxidant
In addition to the GI tract, Ayurveda uses triphala to support healthy respiratory, cardiovascular, urinary, reproductive, and nervous systems. Triphala has also been shown to be a powerful antioxidant, protecting cells from the damaging effects of free radicals--in accord with Ayurvedic principles, this is related to the synergistic/holistic effects of the components of all three fruits.
The traditional way of ingesting triphala is as a tea or tincture.
Energetics: Slightly cooling and slightly drying
Properties: Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, decongestant, expectorant, hepatoprotective.
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