Triphala Benefits Triphala – literally means three fruits – is an ancient Ayurvedic preparation of three dried fruits referring to Amalaki, Vibhitaki and Haritaki. The dry powder of fruit rind of these three fruits are mixed in equal proportions. Amla – Emblica officinalis – Indian gooseberry – rich in vitamin C and boosts immune system. Haritaki – Terminalia chebula – Chebulic Myrobalan – is mainly used to correct nutritional imbalance as it improves stomach and digestive functions. Vibhitaki – Terminalia belerica – Belleric Myrobalan – is beneficial in healing wounds and reduce fever. Triphala pacifies pitta and kapha and helps increase in healthy energy. It is considered as one of the herbal superfood having incredible body cleansing and rejuvenating properties and so is an excellent supplement for detox and weight loss. It has many other beneficial effects on the body, including cleansing the liver and kidneys, and purifying the blood. One of the main cause of diseases in the body is due to improper digestion. The ‘Ama’ formed as a result of improper digestion affects the body severely and needs to be eliminated frequently, if accumulated. Triphala is one of the herbs known to cleanse, tone and detoxify the digestive system. This can be beneficial in a number of ways including for weight loss purposes. Triphala benefits weight loss by detoxifying the body and release waste products. It also reduces excessive water content of the tissues. Intake of Triphala is one of the natural and effective ways of shedding those extra calories. Triphala powder i.e., Triphala churna, is used to prepare the Triphala herbal tea and then taken for weight reduction. Best results are seen when the usage of Triphala is accompanied with exercises or yoga. Triphala helps to improve eye sight and to treat computer vision syndrome. Due to increase in healthy energy, it can help relieve laziness. Recent studies show that Triphala is also helpful in various forms of cancer. Apart from using Triphala in powder form, it is also available as tablets or capsules. It is advised to consult Ayurvedic physician to know the recommended dosage based on individual constitution and enjoy the Triphala benefits.
Posted on: Thu, 18 Dec 2014 15:00:26 +0000
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