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Triphala is an ancient combination of three highly beneficial fruits amla, haritaki and bibhitaki. Triphala balances the three (air, fire and water) fundamental Ayurvedic elements (dosha) to reinvigorate the body’s entire homeostasis ensuring vital organs and tissues function optimally. Triphala is a highly effective tonic for all ages and cures all kinds of gastrointestinal disorders to relieve pain. Triphala acts fast on skin ailments including lesions cuts and abrasions and eases the pain caused by inflammation of the joints.

Triphala works at the molecular level to replenish metabolic function to stimulate enzymatic activity that ensures the body’s uptake of vitamins and nutrients are maximised. Triphala cleanses the entire gastrointestinal tract the gall bladder spleen and pancreas and removes toxins and waste material (slags) to revitalise the entire body.

Chronic constipation is thus alleviated and gastrointestinal pathogens are eliminated. Triphala helps to regulate appetite by boosting the assimilation of food by the body and is thus invaluable to assist achieving weight loss.

Triphala has a soothing calming effect on the body and mind and clears the energy channels (chakras) to create a clear aura thus stimulating higher order cognitive processes.

Triphala truly is an incredible natural herbal formulation used in Ayurveda to treat and prevent numerous ailments for all ages.

In fact the sacred Ayurvedic text the Charaka-Samhita states that anyone who consumes Triphala for a year will eradicate all diseases from their body and live to 100 years of age!

Active ingredients:

Amla (Emblica officinalis). Has 30 times more vitamin C than an orange per 100 g. Amla balances the blood’s glucose and haemoglobin levels to optimise heart function. Amla strengthens teeth and bones and promotes the growth of strong vibrant hair. Amla increases metabolic function to aid digestion boosts immunity and cleanses the liver and internal organs eliminating harmful heavy metals and nutrient consuming free-radicals.

Haritaki (Terminalia chebula). Well known in Ayurveda to slow the effects of the degenerative cycle of the body causing premature ageing. Haritaki improves memory and eyesight and treats disorders of the lungs and digestive system. Haritaki boosts immunity restores intestinal microflora. and eliminates harmful parasites.

Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica). Has powerful rejuvenating effects on the body and heals numerous ailments. Bibhitaki balances the Ayurvedic element of fire (vata dosha) and cleanses bodily wastes (slags) to optimise the body’s own physiological processes.

Dosage: adults and children over 12 years of age take 3-6 tablets per day 5-10 minutes before meals. Children aged between 4-7 years of age take 1/3 tablet 2-3 times per day. Children aged between 8-11 years of age take 1-2 tablets 3 times per day. Triphala can be mixed with warm water or milk (or plant based substitute). It is suggested to maintain use of Triphala for 6 weeks as a preventative treatment. Use of Triphala should be done under the guidance of a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner.

Contraindications: do not use if suffering from diarrhoea or dysentery. Not recommended for children under 3 years of age and persons over 70 years of age.

Composition: Amla (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica).

Recommended use: cardiovascular disorders such as high blood pressure; constipation; diabetes; dosha imbalance; malabsorption (abnormal inability to uptake nutrients from food); excessive accumulation of toxins in the blood; eye ailments; hair loss and greying; gastrointestinal disorders; obesity; rehabilitation after surgery; ulcers; slowed metabolism.