Ayurveda is a form of lifestyle adopted to maintain perfect balance and harmony within human existence. The ayurvedic approach to life requires listening to and addressing the unique needs of your body, recognizing and balancing your mental and emotional states and deepening your connection with your spirituality. We undergo several changes in our day- to-day life, thus causing great stress on our mind and health, leading to too many ailments and disorders. To cope up with the fast moving environment we need to strike a balance with the right kind of diet and food choices.

Triphala is a miraculous herb, that is exceedingly helpful in achieving ultimate health. It is a combination of three herbs rather more precisely, three fruits. These are Amalaki, Haritaki and Bhibitaki. These herbs have a well esteemed place in Ayurveda.
In Ayurveda, there are seven basic body constitutions resulting from the predominance of one or more energetic influences or Doshas. The Doshas, Vata, Pitta and Kapha, influence physical, mental and spiritual health. Each one of us is a unique combination of these three body influences. Your natural Doshic state of balance is called Prakruti.
.The three fruits of Triphala (Harada, Amla and Bihara) each corresponding to the “three humours” or “tridosha” of Indian Ayurvedic medicine. Vata is sometimes translated as “wind” which corresponds to the mind and nervous system. Its nature is dry, cold, light and activating. The second is pitta , which is also translated as “fire” or “bile.” It is responsible for all metabolic transformations including the digestion and assimilation of food as well as assimilation and clarity of thought and understanding. The nature of pitta is primarily hot, moist and light. Third is Kapha, which is sometimes translated as the “water” or “mucus” humour and is responsible for all anabolic or building functions such as the development of muscle and bone tissue. Its nature is cool, moist and heavy.

Because of its high nutritional content, Ayurvedic doctors generally do not regard Triphala as a mere laxative. Triphala is an effective blood purifier, that stimulates bile secretion as it detoxifies the liver, helps digestion and assimilation, and significantly reduces serum cholesterol and lipid levels throughout body.

Prolonged use of Triphala is safe and non-habit forming; in fact it rejuvenates the intestines, tissues, and cells of the body, prevents cancer, and aids in weight loss. It is known to promote the absorption of B vitamins, and to improve the general absorption of all nutrients and vitamins contained in our food. Triphala is a balanced formula for all body types. When taken in large doses at night, it has cleansing & detoxifying action, when one or two capsules taken with meals, it has a building & rejuvenating effect. When used regularly, it is good for gentle, slow detoxification of the digestive tract & then the deep tissue. Triphala is extremely beneficial in suppressing various carcinomas in the body. Triphala promotes vision and cures various eye related disorders. As a result, it is regarded as a kind of universal panacea, and is the most commonly prescribed herbal formula.

It is said that our digestive tract is a seat to extract energy from the food we eat. Whatsoever we eat or drink, gets converted into valuable energy that is beneficial for our body. But when there is some abnormality in the digestive function, there is formation of a variety of toxins that as per ayurveda are known as ‘ama’ in the body. Ama can be described as a sticky mucilaginous matter, that is formed due to accumulation of undigested or partially digested food in our digestive tract.
Triphala corrects constipation, cleanses and tones gastro intestinal tract. It gently stimulates the intestinal walls and restores the tone of the colon, thus helping in the elimination process. It detoxifies the whole body. It is anti microbial and anti-inflammatory and anti viral. It is very effective in irritable bowel syndrome. It also stimulates bile flow and peristalsis. It reduces high blood pressure and improves blood circulation. It has also been found to be helpful in liver disorders. It has also shown in-vitro antioxidant activity. Thus triphala is not just a laxative but it is a powerful body stimulant that promotes health and overall condition of the body.

Amla, commonly known as Amalaki is one of the best health rejuvenators. It is also one of the richest source of vitamin c. It not only supplements the deficiencies of various mineral and vitamins but helps in cooling our body. It is tri-Dosha suppressant.

Bahera or Bhibitaki is highly used in treating various elements, works best in decreasing the inflammation from the body. It is helpful in maintaining all the humors, but it has strong action on aggravated Khapha. Bahera contains about 40 percent of palmitic oil and oleic acids and linoleic acid. Linoleic acid is helpful in maintaining the proper cholesterol levels in the body.

Harar or Haritaki is useful in maintaining the proper balance of the three humors. It is one of the most potent herbs that help in attaining longevity by rejuvenating all our bodily cells and tissues. It is a boon for people, having digestive problems.

As we have seen above, Triphala is an herbal supplement that has the potential to target each and every system of the body like nervous system, digestive system, circulatory system, respiratory system, reproductive system. Owing to its miraculous benefits, Triphala was and is widely used in making ayurvedic medicines. Triphala is part of some of the most prestigious ayurvedic preparations like Triphala guggul, Triphalaadi ghrita, Chandraprabha vadi, Arogyavardhani vati.
Triphala, being bitter in taste, is available in various forms like gelatin capsules, vegetable capsules, tablets, powder, and syrups and even in form of tea.