Guest guest Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 Hello! I realized I don't " go " enough during the week and was told by someone studying auerveric medicine that I probably need to take triphula twice at night to help with regularity. Fiber is not an issue with me I eat tons of fresh veggies, fruits and whole wheat carbs. Does anyone have any comments or warnings about this? Thanks!! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 Hi Sam, thanks for being in the community and welcome. Traphala is a wonderful combination of herbs I use personally and give to patients often. Here is some information on the subject: Triphala is a traditional Ayurvedic Indian herbal compound used for constipation and poor bowel tone and is designed to support the body's natural cleansing process. It is one of Ayurveda's most important herbal formulas for thousands of years. Triphala is a balanced blend of three Indian Herbal Fruits: Harada (haritaki), Amla (amalaki) and Behada (bibhitaki). Each balanced to vatta, pitta and kapha respectively. Haritaki is healing to all tissues of the body. It supports the excretory, digestive and nervous system. It is a nutritive tonic laxative that is calming. It corrects constipation and loose stools. It is astringent and salty and is balancing for the vatta dosha. Amalaki is cooling, highly nutritious, tonic, astringent and is a mild laxative. It is sour and clears heat and inflammation in the stomach and intestines. It is the highest known source of Vitamin C in nature. It is balancing for the pitta dosha. Bibhitaki is a strong laxative and is astringent, therefore, it can cleanse the intestines and tonify at the same time. It is hot and sweet and is beneficial for the digestive, respiratory and urinary systems and can treat loose stool, parasites, mucus, bronchitis and kidney stones. It is balancing for the kapha dosha. Triphala can be used on all body doshas (kapha, vata and pitta) types. Therefore, it is " tridosha " meaning it can help in restoring balance. Triphala is neither a harsh expellant nor a laxative, but a mild and gentle cleanser. Triphala cleanses the body tissue, reduces cholesterol, high blood pressure,improves circulation and regulates elimination. This combination of fruits is unique because the astringent qualities of the fruits serve to tonify the colon therefore promoting internal cleansing naturally. This is highly recommended for anyone doing a detox program. Triphala is available in capsules now in health food stores. There is No known interactions between herb and allopathic drugs. No Safety Warnings. Triphala may be used up to six months. Adults can take two tablets 2-3 times a day between meals. Children under 10 can take the same dosage. Best used regularly to improve bowel health. Traditional Ayurvedic Qualities and Uses of Triphala Taste: Sweet, sour, pungent, astringent, bitter Virya: Warm Vipaka: Sweet, Sour, Pungent Guna: Light and dry Dosha: Tridoshic, meaning it balances all constitutions Prabhava: Rasayan, which means it builds Ojas, innate strength Pharmacology: Adaptogenic, antibacterial, antiviral, anti fungal, anti-yeast, antihistamine, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-tumor, blood pressure lowering, cholesterol lowering, digestive, diuretic, laxative Indications: anemia, bowel toxicity, irregularity, Chronic lung disease, constipation, diarrhea, eye disease, High cholesterol, hypertension, indigestion, skin disorders, yeast infections Triphala: *improves digestion, *reduces serum cholesterol, *improves circulation (potentiates adrenergic function), *contains 31% linoleic acid, *exerts a marked cardio-protective effect, *reduces high blood pressure, *improves liver function, *has proven anti-inflammatory and anti-viral properties, *expectorant, hypotensive Because of its high nutritional content, Ayurvedic doctors generally do not regard Triphala as a mere laxative. Some of the scientific research and practical experience of people using it down through the ages has demonstrated that Triphala is an effective blood purifier that stimulates bile secretion as it detoxifies the liver, helps digestion and assimilation, and significantly reduces serum cholesterol and lipid levels throughout body. As a result, it is regarded as a kind of universal panacea and is the most commonly prescribed herbal formula. I hope this helps. In Happiness, Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac Peacefulmind.com Therapies for healing mind, body, spirit References 1. Michael Tierra, Planetary Herbology 2. Paul Pitchford, Healing with Whole Foods, North Atlantic Books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 Thanks! However, please explain the following remark: " Triphala may be used up to six months " . Does it mean that the powder mix does not spoil for six months, or, that thriphala may not be used for more than six months? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Thank you for your post. Triphala may be used up to six months. This is a cleansing and detoxing combination of unique fruits. The astringent qualities of the fruits serve to tonify the colon therefore promoting internal cleansing naturally. Alas, it is not a good idea to continue to purge the body. First of all, even though this formula tonifies the colon, it is through its astringent properties. Second, using anything for long periods of time without a break, tend to lose their efficacy. I hope this helps. Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac Peacefulmind.com Therapies for healing mind, body, spirit , Ismail Sait <aismailsait wrote: > > Thanks! > However, please explain the following remark: > " Triphala may be used up to six months " . > > Does it mean that the powder mix does not spoil for > six months, or, that thriphala may not be used for > more than six months? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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