Triphala

Triphala is a herbal mixture used in Ayurvedic medicine.

properties

Triphala is a common Ayurvedic dietary supplement . It contains the three Myrobalane fruits Haritaki ( Terminalia chebula ), Amalaki ( Amla ) and Bibhitaki ( Terminalia belerica ).

In Ayurvedic teaching, Triphala is used as a Rasayana (strengthening and rejuvenating agent). In India , Triphala has been used in Traditional Indian Medicine for centuries as a colon cleanser, digestive aid, diuretic and laxative . Because of its anti-mutagenic properties, its use in cancer is being investigated.

Individual evidence

1. ↑ ^{a b} M. S. Baliga: Triphala, Ayurvedic formulation for treating and preventing cancer: a review. In: Journal of alternative and complementary medicine. Volume 16, Number 12, December 2010, pp. 1301-1308, ISSN  1557-7708 . doi : 10.1089 / acm.2009.0633 . PMID 21138390 .

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