AN AYURVEDIC MIRACLE: TRIPHALA

Abstract

Triphala  is a  mixture of equal  proportion of three herbal fruits i.eemblicaofficinalis(Common Name;Amla, family;Euphorbiaceae) ,Terminaliachubula(Common Name:Haritaki, Family:Combretaceae) and Terminaliabellerica(Common Name:Bahera,Family:Combretaceae).  Triphala is an Ayurvedic medicine which is used from ancient time for the treatment of various ailments. It is used for fever , cough , diarrhea , tumor and help to detoxify the liver ,  restore digestion and purify blood.Clinical studies have also shown that triphala was effective in preventing dental caries. The aim of this article is to review 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.  Scientific studies carried out from the past two decades have shown that triphala is an important ayurvedic medicine.