TRIPHALA™

Triphala™ is a natural traditional botanical formula used to help support good digestion and general health. Triphala is also used traditionally to ameliorate stomach problems.

Ingredients: Emblica officinalis, Terminalia chebula, and Terminalia belerica.

Indications: Supports Balance, digestion and general health.

Packaging/Size: 90 Tablets

The composition of triphala consists of three fruits, Amla (Emblica officinalis) , Harde or Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), and bibitaki (Terminalia belerica). Amla is one of the richest source of vitamin C and is used traditionally for stomach conditions and general enhancing of the immune system. Harde contains B-complex vitamins that protects the lungs. Bibitaki is a rich source of vitamin A and has a property of being astringent and laxative. Triphala is used traditionally to restore and balance body functions. It is considered as a highly nutritious compound that cleanses and detoxifies the deepest levels without causing depletion of the body reserves. It is considered as an effective mild laxative that helps in the body detox and strengthening. It is regarded traditionally as one of the best rejuvenating formulas to strengthen the immune system.

Benefits of Triphala:

• Antioxidant
• Improves digestion and prevents constipation
• Removes toxins
• Enhance immune system strengthening

Besides these benefits triphala is also used traditionally to ameliorate stomach problems.

Emblica officinalis (Amla) Amla (Emblica officinalis) is the edible fruit from a small tree native to India. As with Terminalia chebula, EO has been shown to increase gastric emptying and to possess a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity against a number of test bacteria.

Terminalia chebula (Harde) Tibetans so revere Harde that the fruit is depicted in the hand of the "Medicine Buddha" in sacred paintings. Numerous studies have found that TC supports digestion and aids in treating both acute and chronic constipation.

Terminalia belerica (Bibitaki) is rich in protein and oils and contains the omega 3 essential fatty acid, linoleic acid. d trials controlled with placebos.

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