Benefits of Triphala – Emelie Products

Triphala, a herbal remedy (or polyherbal medicine) is a mixture of three dried fruits. In fact, Triphala literally means “three fruits” in Sanskrit. They are:

This type of herbal medicine is popular in the practice of Ayurveda. Translating to “knowledge of life” in English, the goal of this 3,000-year-old practice is to provide you with recommended lifestyle changes combined with natural therapies to restore the balance of your mind, body, and spirit.

Ayurveda encourages multiple herb mixes like Triphala to treat a variety of different health issues and prevent chronic diseases.

Most common benefits are:

Aid in digestion and weight loss
Regulating blood sugar levels
Reducing inflammation
Preventing cancer
Lower cholesterol
Normalize blood pressure
Protect and improve liver function

.The three fruits in Triphala each have important nutrients:

Amala is high in vitamin C, essential minerals, and amino acids. It also has powerful antioxidants, such as phenols, tannins, and curcuminoids. Antioxidants help prevent damage to your cells that can lead to serious diseases such as cancer. Some test-tube studies show that gooseberry extract may have anti-cancer properties. More studies are needed to understand the benefits for humans.

Bibhitaki contains many antioxidants, such as ellagic acid, tannins, lignans, and flavones. The compounds may help to improve blood sugar levels and insulin sensitivity, as well as provide anti-inflammatory effects.

Haritaki contains vitamins and minerals such as: Vitamin C, Copper, Iron, Magnesium andPotassium

Like the other components of Triphala, haritaki also has powerful antioxidants, such as polyphenols, terpenes, and anthocyanins.