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Triphala is one of the most highly prized formulas in traditional Ayurvedic medicine and it can have some remarkable benefits for your health. It is rare in its ability to cleanse and detoxify the human body while simultaneously strengthening and nourishing it. Triphala is also believed to be a powerful liver cleanser and detoxifier, to improve gallbladder function and to rejuvenate and strengthen the kidneys.
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Modern processed foods are often difficult to digest properly and can sometimes become stuck within the digestive system as compacted waste matter, trapped in the folds of the lower intestine. This compacted waste is also a prime breeding ground for parasites (which is a whole other health issue) and Read more »
On this page I wanted to share an eye wash treatment with triphala that has really helped my eyes.
I tend to be working in front of screens for many hours each morning and while I try to remember to take breaks it doesn’t always happen when the writing is flowing. In the past I’d find some mornings my eyes were starting to get strained and even a little red.
While researching amla health benefits, I found this old Ayurvedic triphala eye wash treatment and it seems to have really improved how long my eyes Read more »
Triphala churna is an Ayurvedic preparation that is a combination of the powdered fruit of three trees – haritaki, bibhitaki and amalaki (commonly known as amla).
It is prized in Ayurveda for its ability to balance the doshas (the elements of body and mind) and enhance the process of digestion and elimination. It is known to be beneficial for removing toxins from the digestive tract, cleansing the liver, gallbladder and kidneys and purifying the blood. Read more »
While triphala has many health benefits, what are some of the potential concerns and side effects to be aware of when using it and what should you do if you have a negative reaction?
The major precaution to be aware of when using triphala is that it shouldn’t be taken by pregnant women. While this is often a blanket statement used with pretty much every type of supplement or herb, Ayurvedic practitioners and texts advise specifically against taking it Read more »
Triphala is one of the most highly prized formulas in traditional Ayurvedic medicine and it can have some remarkable benefits for your health.
The name itself means ‘three fruits’ and it is made by combining preparations of dried and powdered bibhitaki, haritaki and amalaki (commonly known as amla).
Each of these powerful fruits have their own beneficial properties but, according to Ayurveda, when they are combined the results are amplified. Read more »