TRIPHALA CHURNA
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.
Ingredients | Quantity (By Weight) |
Amla (Indian Gooseberry) – Emblica Officinalis dried fruit pulp powder | 33.33% |
Bibhitaki – Terminalia Bellirica dried fruit pulp powder | 33.33% |
Haritaki – Terminalia Chebula dried fruit pulp powder | 33.33% |
Medicinal Properties of Triphala
- Laxative
- Mild Antacid
- Anti-hypertensive
- Anti-gout
- Anti-mutagenic
- Antioxidant
- Anti-inflammatory (mild)
- Antipyretic (mild)
- Analgesic (mild)
- Antibacterial
- Adaptogenic
- Anticancer
- Carminative
- Digestive Stimulant
- Emmenagogue
- Expectorant
- Fat Burner
- Haematinic (increases haemoglobin levels)
- Hypoglycemic
- 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 100gm is non-habit forming laxative. It is beneficial for people with mild to moderate constipation.
Triphala Use according to Body Type
However, Triphala Churna 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
Triphala Ingredients | Quantity |
Amla (Indian Gooseberry) – Emblica Officinalis | 2 parts (33.33%) |
Bibhitaki – Terminalia Bellirica | 1 parts (16.67 %) |
Haritaki – Terminalia Chebula | 3 parts (50%) |
Pitta Dominant Body Type
Triphala Ingredients | Quantity |
Amla (Indian Gooseberry) – Emblica Officinalis | 3 parts (50%) |
Bibhitaki – Terminalia Bellirica | 1 parts (16.67 %) |
Haritaki – Terminalia Chebula | 2 parts (33.33%) |
Kapha Dominant Body Type
Triphala Ingredients | Quantity |
Amla (Indian Gooseberry) – Emblica Officinalis | 1 parts (16.67 %) |
Bibhitaki – Terminalia Bellirica | 3 parts (50%) |
Haritaki – Terminalia Chebula | 2 parts (33.33%) |
Best Triphala Churna 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.
Health Condition | Adjuvants |
Vata Disorders | Warm water in the morning and normal water at night or Sesame Oil |
Pitta Disorders | Cold Water or Ghee (Cow’s Milk Fat) |
Kapha Disorders | Warm Water or Honey |
Weight Loss | Warm Water |
Cough | Honey |
Common Cold | Honey and Trikatu Churna |
General Tonic & For Rejuvenation or As supplement | Milk |
Hair Fall | Honey and Mulethi Powder |
Eyes Problems | Honey |
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.
Additional information
Weight | 0.160 kg |
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