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Phyllanthus officinalis, Triphala

Amalaki or Triphala is an Ayurvedic herbal rasayana formula consisting of equal parts of three myrobalans, taken without seed: Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), and Haritaki (Terminalia chebula).

In traditional Ayurvedic medicine, Triphala is used for:

  1. immune system stimulation[1]
  2. improvement of digestion
  3. relief of constipation
  4. gastrointestinal tract cleansing
  5. relief of gas (carminative)
  6. treatment of diabetes
  7. treatment of eye diseas.

These health claims have not been yet tested in clinical trials on humans. Even within the practice of Ayurvedic medicine, there are controversies about the composition (amlaki, haritaki and bibhitaki), preparation, and medicinal uses of Triphala.[2]

Common name

  • English - Amla Berry
  • Kannada - ಬೆಟ್ಟದ ನೆಲ್ಲಿಕಾಯಿ
  • Hindi - Amla

References

  1. Juss SS. Triphala - the wonder drug. Indian Med Gaz 1997;131:94-6.
  2. Rasayana: ayurvedic herbs for longevity and rejuvenation

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