TRIPHALA Common Name Triphala Origin India

Description The Ayurvedic rejuvenative formula Triphala consists of the three fruits, Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Amla (Emblica officinalis), and Bahira (Terminalia belerica). Triphala has been traditionally used to lower cholesterol, improve digestion, dysentery, cleanse the liver, intestines and blood, improve appetite, weight-loss, and as a laxative. In India, Triphala is highly regarded as a regulator of elimination and a revitalizer of the entire body. It is found in almost every household in India. Pharmacological Properties · anti-microbial activity · high Vitamin C content · high levels of polyphenols · gentle laxative property · useful in normalizing liver and intestine function · possesses anticarcinogenic/ antimutagenic properties · potent anti-oxidant action · cardio-tonic activity · exerts a protective effect on the myocardium and myocardial lipids · increases cardiac glycogen levels · reduces cholesterol-induced atherosclerosis in laboratory animals · decreases cholesterol levels · may help accelerate the change from cholesterol into its degradation product, bile acids · may show some promise as an adjunct to some cholesterol lowering drugs · anti-viral activity · anti-fungal activity Standard 45% Tannins Contraindications / Toxicity No known toxicity. Suggested Use 500-1000mg between meals. Synergistic Agents Guggul, Ashwagandha, Picrorhiza kurroa, and Ginger