Triphala is a combination of three very powerful fruits that are known to possess intensive health benefits – Amalaki, Haritaki and Bhibitaki. Triphala improves digestion and assimilation of food, cleanses and tones the gastrointestinal tract and relives constipation by its laxative action. Triphala is an antioxidant and good for eye diseases and urinary disorders. It balances the tridoshas. Triphala is used in a wide range of disorders, acting as an overall rejuvenator and anti ageing medicine and balancing all 3 doshas. It is good for reducing dandruff, eye inflammation, mouth ulcers when applied as a paste (mixed with honey), laryngitis. The decoction of triphala when gargled is good for gastritis flatulence, constipation and any sort of abscess and for healing wounds. When taken with honey it is a vehicle for healing and when taken with warm water or milk it is useful for constipation and flatulence."
