Triphala

A Collective name for Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) , Bibhitaka (Terminalia belerica) and Amalaki (Emblica officinalis)

Composition : 3 parts of haritaki , 12 parts of amalaka and 6 parts of bibhitaka .

Taste : Sweet and  astringent .

Attribute : Ununctuous .

Potency : Sita (Cold).

Action : Digestive stimulant .

Specific Action : Laxative , appetiser , cardiac tonic , youth-stabilizer , promoter of eye-sight and alleviator of kapha and pitta .

Therapeutic usage : Cures kustha (obstinate skin disease including leprosy) , meha (urinary disorders including diabetes) and  arsas ( piles)

Note : It alleviates pitta because of its sweet taste and cold potency ; alleviates kapha because of its astringent taste and ununcutousness .




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