Ayurvedic Herbalism
Triphala
Triphala
Traditional Ayurvedic polyherbal formula (three fruits) tridoshic rasayana (balances all doshas) promotes longevity and rejuvenation mild laxative at standard doses, purgative at high doses
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Periodontitis
- Gingivitis
- Flatulence
- Dental caries
- Malabsorption
- Constipation
- Dyspepsia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Arthritis
- Hyperacidity
- Obesity
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Ulcers
- Hyperglycemia
- Abdominal pain
- Wounds
- Plaque
- Bloating
- Indigestion
- Colitis
- Burnout
- Fatigue
- Fungal infections
- Immunodeficiency
- Inflammation
- Recurrent infections
- Pain
- Digestive complaints
- Bacterial infection
Safety
Pregnancy: Pregnancy Caution
Breastfeeding: Lactation (source flag notSafeInLactation)
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Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Powder | Powder (churna): 1-5 g daily | 1000-5000 mg |
| Tea: 1 tsp powder per cup hot water, 1-2 cups daily | ||
| Mouthwash: 6-10% | ||
| Tincture: 3-9 ml/day 1:3 @25% | 3-9 mL |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
Clinical Notes. Traditional Ayurvedic polyherbal formula (three fruits) tridoshic rasayana (balances all doshas) promotes longevity and rejuvenation mild laxative at standard doses, purgative at high doses
primary-actions. Triphala acts primarily as: Laxative, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Immunomodulator, Adaptogen, Rejuvenative. Secondary actions include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Hypoglycemic, Hypolipidemic, Antineoplastic, Gastroprotective.
indications. Triphala is traditionally indicated for: Periodontitis, Gingivitis, Flatulence, Dental caries, Malabsorption, Constipation, Dyspepsia, Hyperlipidemia, Arthritis, Hyperacidity, Obesity, Stress, Anxiety, Ulcers, Hyperglycemia, and 20 further conditions.
dose-reference. Reference preparation/dosing for Triphala: Powder (churna): 1-5 g daily; Tea: 1 tsp powder per cup hot water, 1-2 cups daily; Mouthwash: 6-10%; Tincture: 3-9 ml/day 1:3 @25%
In formulas
Triphala stands in 10 documented formulas in the library, among them Śivā Guṭikā, Triphalā Guggulu, Triphalā Ghṛta, Nīlikādya Taila, Ekāṅgavīra Rasa, Bṛhat Pūrṇacandra Rasa.
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