Triphala powder or Triphala churna is a popular ayurvedic remedy widely used for laxative properties, but it has numerous other health benefits like curing diabetes, improving eye health etc. Ayurveda uses plant-based remedies to cure various diseases – mentally and physically. It is an ancient Indian system of medicine is practised for at least 5000 years. Triphala is a very important remedy in Ayurveda as it helps balance the energies that govern the body. It is made of herbal fruits that have various healing effects. Let us understand more about Triphala churna benefits on health, skin and hair.

What is Triphala Powder?

Triphala, as the names suggest, is a combination of three dried and powdered herbal fruits – Amalaki, haritaki and bibhitaki.

These fruits are known for their numerous healing properties and their curative effects on the three different doshas or energies namely, Vata, Pitta and Kapha. In Ayurveda, the tongue is a vital source of information as taste plays a very important role in healing. And Triphala is one of the few ayurvedic remedies that contain all the five tastes – sweet, salty, sour, bitter and pungent.

This highly potent formula is found to work on all the parts of the body from the skin, bones, stomach and kidneys to the brain. Triphala is also known for its enlightening and purifying effects on the mind; it is called amrita or Abhaya as it enhances spiritual health and helps conquer the fear of death. It is also called as an anti-ageing drug in Ayurveda.

Ingredients of Triphala Powder:

The ayurvedic concept believes in the interaction of different herbs which helps increase the healing and therapeutic effects of the herbs. As discussed, Triphala powder is also the interaction or perfect combination of three herbal fruits – Amalaki, haritaki and bibhitaki; usually combined in equal proportions(1).