Triphala is one of the most important herbal preparations in Ayurvedic Medicine. In Sanskrit, Triphala means “three fruits” and true to its name, it is a blend of three fruits: Amalaki or Amla, Bibhitaki and Haritaki. Believed to restore balance to all three doshas: Vata, Pitta and Kapha, it is one of the most used tonics in Ayurveda for whole body cleansing and balancing. Triphala can be used for daily, gentle cleansing and detoxification, for promoting regularity, and for optimal digestive health. According to the energetic principles of Ayurveda, Triphala contains 5 of the 6 tastes and is sweet, sour, pungent, astringent and bitter in the Rasa taste energy, neutral in action according to Virya and balancing for Vata, Pitta and Kapha constitutional doshas, thereby bringing balance to the entire body. It is considered a wonderful daily herb to support general well-being, vitality and health.
- A blend of three fruits: amalaki or Amla, Bibhitaki and Karitaki
- Used in Ayurveda for whole body balancing, cleansing and daily, gentle detoxification
- Great for all 3 doshic constitutions
- According to the energetic principles of Ayurveda, Triphala contains 5 of the 6 tastes and is sweet, sour, pungent, astringent and bitter
