Extract capsule
(Intestinal cleanser)

Triphala is a combination of the dried fruits of Terminalia chebula, Terminalia belerica, and Emblica officinalis. These are popularly known in India as Harad, Behada and Amla. Harada and Behada have a warm energy, while Amla is cool.
Triphala, being a combination of all three, is therefore balanced, making it useful as an internal cleansing, detoxifying formula for everyone including more sensitive type individuals and vegetarians.

Ayurvedic View
This formula and its individual ingredients are highly valued in Ayurveda, being compared to a "good manager of the house," aiding digestion, nutrient absorption and body metabolism.

According to Ayurvedic practitioners, daily use of triphala promotes normal appetite, good digestion, the increase of red blood cells and hemoglobin, and removal of undesirable fat. Triphala is very beneficial for creating a favorable chemical environment for the proliferation of beneficial intestinal bacteria and an unfavorable environment for non-beneficial intestinal bacteria. Of primary importance is the use of Triphala as a bowel regulator. It is considered as safe as food and is not habit forming, even when taken on a daily basis. Since Triphala is a tonic, cleanser and blood purifier, there is still one other important use for it and that is as a strengthener of the eyes, useful for cataracts, conjunctivitis and glaucoma. Triphala can be used as daily eyewash to strengthen vision, counteract many eye defects and eliminate redness and soreness.

Pharmacological view
In a study entitled 'Potential of traditional Ayurvedic formulation, Triphala, as a novel anti drug' published in the January 2006 issue of Letters, scientists at the Radiation Biology and Health Sciences Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, found that Triphala "possessed the ability to induce cytotoxicity (cell death) in tumor cells but spared the normal cells".

The scientists explain that the differential effect of Triphala on normal and tumor cells seems to be related to its ability to evoke differential response in intracellular ROS (Reactive Oxygen Species) generation. Conclusion: The differential response of normal and tumor cells to Triphala in vitro and the substantial regression of transplanted tumor in mice fed with Triphala points to its potential use as an anti drug for clinical treatment.

Similarly, a December 2005 report in the Journal of Experimental and Clinical Research from the Radiation and Biology Laboratory at Jawaharlal Nehru University noted that Triphala was effective in reducing tumor incidences and increasing the antioxidant status of animals. The authors claim that theirs is probably the first report on chemo preventive potential of Triphala. They also note "It was important to observe that Triphala was more effective in reducing tumor incidences compared to its individual constituents".

In February 2006, scientists from the Dr. A.L. Mudaliar Post-Graduate Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Madras, Taramani Campus, reported supplementation with Triphala prevents the noise-stress induced changes in the antioxidant as well as cell-mediated immune response in rats. What this means is that Triphala is an anti stress agent. This study concludes that Triphala restores the noise-stress induced changes because of its antioxidant properties.

Antioxidant studies conducted at The Radiation Chemistry and Chemical Dynamics Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre in Trombay revealed that all three constituents of triphala are active and they exhibit slightly different activities under different conditions and the mixture, triphala, is expected to be more efficient due to the combined activity of the individual components. The findings were reported in the July 2005 issue of Phytotherapy Research. Two months later, scientists from BARC reported on the radio-protective ability of a component of Triphala.

In Phytotherapy Research, July 2004, scientists from Kasturba Medical College reported that certain traditional Indian polyherbal crude drugs, including Triphala, may be potent and novel therapeutic agents for scavenging of (Nitrous Oxide) NO, and thereby inhibit the pathological conditions caused by excessive generation of NO and its oxidation product, peroxynitrite. The scientists say these findings may also help to explain, at least in part, the pharmacological activities like rejuvenating, adaptogenic, anti-infection, anti-inflammatory, cardioprotective and neuroprotective activities of these traditional, clinically used non toxic drugs.

Precautions: Not recommended for acute diarrhea or during pregnancy. Very underweight persons should avoid using this product as it will decrease weight.
Indications: Natural Laxative, Constipation, Colitis, Gas, hair growth promoter, obesity, Urinary disorders, increase red blood cells and hemoglobin, wound healing, blood purifier, appetizer, Increases span of life, antioxidant, Digestive, Memory tonic and strengthen vision.

Dosage:
Adult: Two capsules are to be consumed orally on bed time.
Children: One capsule is to be consumed orally on bed time.

Presentation: In waterproof plastic container
Contents: 60 capsules

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