Triphala Ghritam Benefits, Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Desi ghee medicated with Triphala Powder is called Triphala Ghritam.  Triphala Ghee and Triphala Ghrita are its synonyms. It is an ayurvedic preventive as well as healing medicine, which provides benefits in almost all types of eye diseases. It reduces lens opacity, improves vision, brings clarity and protects the eyes from various diseases.

Triphala Ghrita is used in three ways in healthy individuals:

Patients suffering from eyes diseases may require Akshi Tarpana Therapy on a regular basis. This therapy is done with triphala ghee. Sometimes, the ayurvedic doctor may prescribe triphala Ghritam eye drops instead of Akshi Tarpana for daily use.

Medicinal Properties

Triphala ghee has the following healing properties.

• Chaksuya – Improves Vision.
• Anti-inflammatory.
• Rasayana – rejuvenating.
• Antipruritic – Alleviates itching.
• Antioxidant.
• Promotes hair growth.
• Restores natural hair color.

Triphala Ghritam Indications

• Naktandhya – Night blindness.
• Nakulandhya – defective vision with colorful illumination.
• Retinitis pigmentosa (its symptoms also resemble with Nakulandhya.
• Timir roga (Refractive errors or eye coat Illnesses).
• Cataract.
• Computer vision syndrome.
• Vision loss.
• Itchy eyes.
• Burning sensation in eyes or skin.
• Myopia.
• Amblyopia.
• Macular Degeneration.
• Solar Retinitis.
• Diabetic retinopathy.
• Color blindness.
• Age-related vision loss.
• Optic Neuritis.
• Scleritis.
• Ophthalmia.
• Allergic Blepharitis.
• Degenerative Ophthalmitis.
• Trichiasis.
• Eyelid Alopecia.
• Photophobia.
• Dacryocystitis.
• Corneal Ulcer.
• Xerophthalmia.
• Dry Blepharitis.

Dosage

The classical ayurvedic dosage of Triphala Ghritam is as follows:

How to Take Triphala Ghritam

Nasal Administration of Triphala Ghrita

To prevent all types of eye diseases, you can just instill 2 drops of Triphala Ghritam in the morning on a daily basis. Along with Nasal instillation, you should also take it orally.

Akshi Tarpana

Triphala Ghrita is also recommended for panchakarma eye treatment, known as Akshi Tarpana. For this purpose, consult nearby ayurvedic center.

Safety Profile

Triphala Ghrita is well-tolerated and likely safe for internal use.

Triphala Ghrita Side Effects

If you use Triphala Ghrita wisely and in the recommended dosage, there are no side effects for its oral intake.

Nasal administration: Its nasal instillation can cause the following side effects:

• Nasal irritation (quite normal).
• Irritation in the throat and mouth (also normal).
• Nasal mucus secretion (also quite normal).
• Sneezing.

All these side effects are quite normal if stays up to 30 minutes. If these symptoms persist, gargle with warm salt-water.

For Triphala Ghrita can be used as eye drops, But consult to a Doctor on How to use it.

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