Triphala Churna (Triphala Powder) Benefits, Dosage & Side Effects

Triphala Churna is ayurvedic herbal formulation containing the three fruits (also known as three myrobalans) in equal proportion. Triphala is used in form of powder (triphala churna), tablets and extract capsules. It is beneficial for constipation, losing weight (obesity), reducing belly fat, body cleanse, indigestion and other abdominal problems.

Ingredients (Composition)

Triphala churna contains three myrobalans (fruit rind) in equal proportion by weight without seeds.

Medicinal Properties of Triphala

1. Laxative
2. Mild Antacid
3. Anti-hypertensive
4. Anti-gout
5. Anti-mutagenic
6. Antioxidant
7. Anti-inflammatory (mild)
8. Antipyretic (mild)
9. Analgesic (mild)
10. Antibacterial
11. Adaptogenic
12. Anticancer
13. Carminative
14. Digestive Stimulant
15. Emmenagogue
16. Expectorant
17. Fat Burner
18. Haematinic (increases haemoglobin levels)
19. Hypoglycemic
20. Immunomodulator

Main Indications of Triphala

• Weight loss (Obesity)
• Diabetes
• Constipation
• Flatulence
• Abdominal Distension
• Jaundice
• Pyorrhea
• Anemia
• Asthma
• Cough
• Male infertility due to pus in seminal fluid (taken with Dasamoolarishtam)

In Preventive Medicines

• Cancer
• Common cold
• Recurrent infections

Triphala Benefits & Uses

Triphala stimulates immune system and thus it helps preventing recurrent upper respiratory infections. It stimulates gastric secretion and improves digestion. Due to laxative and carminative action, Triphala churna helps in constipation, flatulence, gas, and abdominal distension.

Triphala for Weight Loss (Obesity)

Triphala is a simple preparation, but it gives awesome benefits in weight loss. It reduces visceral fat and cellulite.

Alternatively, one can take Triphala churna (1/2 tsp.) mixing with Trikatu Churna (250 mg), Honey (1 tsp.) and then take this mixture with lukewarm water. It is considerably best method because Trikatu enhances metabolism and improves fat dissolving capacity of Triphala.

Triphala use in Diabetes

Studies also have shown that it has hypo-glycemic effects, which may be due to its action on insulin resistance. Triphala churna reduces cellular resistance to uptake insulin and helps in a proper use of insulin in the cells. Therefore, it becomes effective in the treatment of diabetes mellitus.

Antioxidant & immuno-stimulatory effects of Triphala

Triphala has several phyto-chemicals, which are potent antioxidants and immuno-stimulators. Due to these compounds, Triphala powder is effective in delaying aging, maintaining skin health, preventing premature greying of hairs and hair fall and reducing oxidative stress in the body.

Vertigo or Dizziness

Triphala Churna is also beneficial for reducing vertigo or dizziness. Triphala powder (2 grams) with honey (1 tsp.) is beneficial for reducing vertigo. In severe cases, the treatment with Triphala should be continued for a week.

Triphala in Constipation

Triphala is a common home remedy for constipation. It has mild laxative action. It loosens the hard stools and facilitates easier bowel movements. Unlike other laxatives, Triphala churna is non-habit forming laxative. It is beneficial for people with mild to moderate constipation.

Triphala Use according to Body Type

However, Triphala includes three fruits without seeds in equal proportion. This type of Triphala Churna is available in the market.

Ayurveda also has unique principles for using Triphala in different body constitution. Triphala constitution is also changed as per body type (PRAKRITI) as follows:

Vata Dominant Body Type

Pitta Dominant Body Type

Kapha Dominant Body Type

Best Triphala Adjuvants

According to health condition and purpose of the Triphala use, adjuvants can be different. Here is a table according to health condition for an example.

Safety Profile

Triphala in natural form is considerably safe. Its regular use in supplemental or therapeutic dosage (less than 10 grams per) is mostly safe.