Triphala, "The Three Healing Fruits"

Sanskrit Name: Triphala • English Name: "Three Fruits" • Latin Name: Emblica officinalis, Terminalia bellirica, Terminalia chebula

Triphala is a Rasayana - an Ayurvedic preparation that brings longevity and health throughout the duration of one's life.

The Kailas Perspective:

As I grow in my experience of Ayurveda, and my appreciation of its healing herbs, I have started taking triphala regularly. Since I grew up without the support of customs and traditions culturally imparted regarding Ayurveda, sometimes it seems like it's a big jump to take different herbs, even though in reality it's such a simple and health-giving thing.

Ayurvedic Perspective:		Considered as a Life-Long Support, Triphala is a rasayana made of equal parts of three types of myrobalan fruits: Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), and Haritaki (Terminalia chebula).
Nourishes:		Ojas (Life Force Essence), Tejas (Radiance), Plasma
Tonifies:		Digestive Fire, Tissue, GI Tract, Circulatory System
Cleanses:		GI Tract, Circulatory System, Lungs, Tissue, Eyes
Reduces:		Constipation, Bloating, Hypertension, Hyperacidity
Dosha Effects:		Balances Doshas, Increases Pitta without creating an imbalance

Observations:

"What tastes like mud, but is a wonderful rejuvenator and rasayana drug? It is the ayurvedic formulation called triphala. Made from equal quantities of Emblica officinalis, Terminalia chebula and Terminalia bellerica (called nellikkai, kadukkai and thandrikkai in Tamil and amlaki, haritaki and bibitaki in Sanskrit), it is indeed one of the most versatile drugs in the ayurvedic formulary. I take about half teaspoonful of the triphala in warm water every night; I am still to start liking its taste after years of use. My husband on the contrary looks forward to his triphala nightcap."

Source: Sheelarani.arogyamantra@gmail.com

According to the Sloan-Kettering Memorial Cancer Center, triphala herbal supplements can be helpful in treating anemia, jaundice, constipation, asthma, fever, chronic ulcers, inflammation and obesity and to promote immunity against infections such as pneumonia, tuberculosis and AIDS. Triphala can also serve as an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial agent, helping rid the body of inflammatory diseases and infections. Source: Lance Armstrong Foundation Website

“According to Madhvacharya, brahmacharis and Swamis should brush their teeth using salt and triphala.” Source: Vaishnava Website