WORLD JOURNAL OF ADVANCE
HEALTHCARE RESEARCH

Aman Kumar, Ridhima Raj, Arindam Kolay*, Dr. Gaurav Dubey, Ujwal Havelikar

ABSTRACT

Triphala (Sanskrit; tri = three and phala = fruits) Triphala, a well-recognized and highly efficacious polyherbal Ayurvedic medicine consisting of dried fruits of three plant species (also known as the three myrobalans) Emblica officinalis (Amalaki), Terminalia bellerica (Bibhitaki), and Terminalia chebula (Haritaki), these are taken in equal proportion (1:1:1) and are native to the Indian subcontinent. It is classified as a tridoshic rasayana in Ayurvedic medicine are believed to promote health, immunity, longevity and rejuvenation. According to Ayurveda, they strengthen all tissues of the body, prevent aging, promote intellect, and prevent disease. The main aim of this article is to review the complete knowledge about all the three species of triphala and to provide the current literature on the therapeutic uses and efficacy of Triphala. Herbal remedies are among the most ancient medicines used in traditional systems of healthcare such as Ayurveda. In addition, there are numerous therapeutic uses of triphala apart from laxative action, research has found the formula to be potentially effective for several clinical uses such as- Wound healing activity, Anti-diabetic activity, Anti-inflammatory activity, Anti-bacterial activity, Anti-hyperlipidaemic activity, Anti- mutagenesis activity, Anti-cancer activity, Anti-oxidant activity, Anti-cataract activity, cardiovascular activity, Anti-aging activity, Anti-obesogenic activity, gastrointestinal activity, Immunomodulatory activity, Analgesic, antipyretic and ulcerogenic activities, and anti-arthritic activity. Polyphenols in Triphala modulate the human gut microbiome and thereby promote the growth of beneficial Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus while inhibiting the growth of undesirable gut microbes.

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