Do you want to have a healthy gut? Do you want to enhance the metabolism in your body? Are you interested to know the amazing benefits of the herbal cure made from three fruits?
Triphala, the herbal cure is a combination of three dried fruits.
- Amalaki (plant species Emblica officinalis)
- Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellerica)
- Haritaki (Terminalia chebula)
Triphala, a familiar and fruitful multiherbal Ayurvedic medicine consisting of three fruits is a core of gastroenteric and restorative treatment.
TRIDOSHIC RASAYANA
 Vata, Pitta and Kapha are the three doshas. The doshas are energies that charge the body and mind, each with various functions. All doshas exist in everybody, but the proportion of doshas which vary from person to person shapes a person’s nature. Triphala is described as Tridoshic Rasayana, means that the energies are balanced for Vata, Pitta and Kapha or all types of patients.
THE MIRACLE OF TRIPHALA
Do you know about the miracle of Triphala? Triphala which consists of the fruits Amalaki, Bibhitaki and Haritaki in equal proportions has been used in traditional medicines in India since ancient days. According to the text in Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita, taking Triphala rasayana with honey and ghee daily has the ability to make a person live for one hundred years free from old age and diseases.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION OF TRIPHALA
The three fruits in triphala each have vital nutrients
AMALAKI
Amla is a rich source of vitamin C, phenols, dietary fibre and anti oxidants. High levels of vitamin C in amla help your body absorb other nutrients like iron and minerals. Amla berries are rich in vitamin A, which is a key to improve eye health. Amla berries contain several flavonols and chemicals linked to improving memory. The phytonutrients and antioxidants in amla prevent the brain from cell damage.
BIBHITAKI
Bibhitaki contains antioxidants like tannins, flavones, ethyl and ellagic acid. They help to balance blood sugar levels and anti inflammatory effects. Bibhitaki contains gallic acid and ellagic acid that aids in digestion and gut health.
HARITAKI
Haritaki contains vitamins and minerals like vitamin C, copper, iron, potassium, magnesium and has antioxidants like polyphenols, terpenes and anthocyanins. Haritaki has anti bacterial, anti fungal and anti viral properties.
AMAZING HEALTH BENEFITS OF TRIPHALA
ANTIDIABETIC NATURE OF TRIPHALA
The polyphenols in Triphala decrease blood glucose and insulin levels in diabetic patients. High blood sugar causes severe damage through the process of glycation, in which sugar molecules compromise protein molecules in the body, which leads to nerve damage or blindness. Triphala can prevent glycation through promotion of lower blood glucose levels.
STRESS REDUCER
Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension. Stress is your body’s response or feeling of being overburdened or unable to cope with mental or emotional pressure. Triphala can act as an effective stress reducer in your body.
BOOSTING ORAL HEALTH
Researches proved that rinsing your mouth with triphala can help with oral health issues like gingivitis, plaque, sores and fungal infections. The tannins and antioxidants present in triphala helps to heal mouth sore. It is proved that triphala helps to stop the growth of certain candida fungal species in the mouth.
GOOD FOR DIGESTION
Triphala is popular for its use in gastrointestinal health. The high antioxidant content and flavonoids in triphala helps to treat problems like constipation, mucous, abdominal pain, hyperacidity and flatulence.
DETOXIFIES THE BODY
Triphala is excellent in detoxifying the body and eliminates the harmful toxins. This excellent churna get rid of all dead cells from the skin by making it glow naturally. It also flushes out all toxins in the body if taken regularly.
GOOD FOR EYE HEALTH
Triphala  strengthen eye muscle and promotes good vision and eye health.
Add two teaspoon of triphala in warm water overnight and in the morning strain the water and wash your eyes with this water. Washing eyes regularly with triphala kashaya (decoction of triphala) from the starting would destroy all eye diseases and protect your eyes. It is good to get proper medical advice if you have any other eye related problem.
THE BOTTOM LINE
Triphala is a wonderful tonic for regulating blood sugar, promoting digestion and an effective body detoxifier. Haritaki, one of the three ingredients in triphala provides enormous health benefits and anti ageing property. It is good to seek proper medical advice before taking triphala if you have other medication.
A healthy outside starts from the inside…