Herbal Remedies by Triphala
April 15, 2009
Triphala is made of three well known herbal ingredients and probably for its three ingredients are named likewise. These three ingredients are amalaki, haritaki, and bhibataki [tri means three in phala means fruits in Sanskrit].
Triphala is considered as one of the most potent herbal preparations available in the regime of herbal medicine. There are many health benefit of triphala, out of the whole range of herbal benefits; a few potential benefits are discussed here.
Triphala is excellent natural antioxidants and fights free radicals of body preventing carcinogenic diseases. Regular consumption of concoction of triphala in the morning improves the natural resistance of body and helps fighting the early aging signs like formation of wrinkles and premature graying of hair follicles.
Consumption of triphala decoction in the morning helps to manage/ reduce the problem of constipation, cleanses and detoxified digestive tracks, improves digestion, and acts as natural appetizer.
The decoction of triphala, if consumed daily in empty stomach in the morning, reduces high blood pressure and promoted better blood circulation. This is a highly effective remedy in irritable bowel syndrome and problem of ulcerative colitis.
Consumption of herbal decoction of triphala helps in reducing excess weight and it is extremely beneficial for better health of colon. The decoction of triphala helps for smooth evacuation of bowels by working as a natural and mild laxative without the side effect of laxatives’ usual irritation in colon.
Decoction of triphala works as potential eye tonic and if eyes are washed with overnight triphala soaked water, it works as an excellent herbal eye tonic for better optic care. This herbal eye tonic minimizes chance of formation of cataract, glaucoma, and makes the eye muscles strong.
Regular consumption of decoction of triphala helps in stimulating the functions of liver. In addition to liver protection, it stimulates better secretion of bile juice in digestive track which aids in better management of fat metabolism and helps in controlling the problem of obesity.
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