Triphala is related with the herbal compound which comprises of the fruits of Gooseberry, Chebulic Myrobalan and Bellirica Myrobalan. It is very effective in supporting the digestive system. This herbal compound is very helpful in relieving constipation or we can say that it helps to ensure that the digestive tract works at its optimal level. With the help of triphala constipation is relieved as it aids to the process of digestion. It overall supports the function of digestion and also regularizes the digestive system.
Triphala is a composite herbal and it consists of Amalaki, Haritaki and Bibhitaki in equal proportions. Some of the benefits of these ingredients:
- Haritaki is very good for the digestive system and also rasayana for the eyes. Absorption of nutrients in the food is enhanced by the consumption of triphala due to the presence of haritaki. Haritaki is also known for yogavahini which means that it is quickly absorbed by our body and it also cleanses the channels.
- Amaltaki is also a rasayana that means it has the qualities of longevity-enhancing and disease defying. According to Charaka Samhita, it is the best herb against all the rejuvenative herbs. It is very good source of vitamin C. There are also other absorbable minerals in it which helps in nourishing the skin, our whole body and the blood. It is a powerful antioxidant due to its high content of vitamin C.
- Bibhitaki is very effective in cleaning the nutritive fluid, the blood, the muscles and the fat tissue.
Usually the main use of Triphala is for the condition of constipation. It is also a popular remedy and it is used by many of the people as it has many health benefits. It corrects the problem of constipation, cleanses and tonifies the gastro intestinal tract.
Some of the important health benefits:
- According to the recent studies, triphala is treated to be an anti- cancer agent. It is also having the power to kill tumor cells sparing the normal ones.
- For constipation it is a gift of nature as it is very effective for reducing the affect of constipation and regularizes the bowel movement without any side effects.
- It is also very helpful in reducing the excessive weight.
- It is very effective in expelling the stones from the urinary tract.
- It is very helpful in relieving constipation and also helps in natural colon cleansing.
- It also reduces the lipid levels in the liver and heart.