Triphala benefits your health in many ways. In the Indian traditional medicine system of Ayurveda, it is believed that the right use of Triphala can cure all types of diseases, including obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and even cancer. Daily intake of Triphala is beneficial for your digestive health, improves gut health, and its Rasayana (rejuvenating) property helps fight against all types of internal or external infections.

This ancient Ayurveda remedy contains powerful anti-inflammatory compounds that may help protect against certain cancers and other chronic diseases. Studies have shown that it may help treat constipation, fights obesity, helps in diabetes, resolve dental and hypertension issues.

Triphala
Triphala is the combination of two Sanskrit words. Tri means three and phala mean fruits. A combination of the three best-known fruits are:

1. Amla or the Indian gooseberry (Emblica officinalis)
2. Haritaki or the Chebulic Myrobalans (Terminalia chebula)
3. Bibhitaki (Terminalia Bellirica)

A combination of these three best-known fruits forms the most potent medicine. The benefits range from stimulating digestive health to delaying the aging process.

Research: Therapeutic Uses of Triphala in Ayurvedic Medicine – NCBI

Top 10 Benefits of Triphala

1. Good Laxative and Stimulates the Digestive System
   Triphala is an excellent laxative. It stimulates the digestive system and is a mild bowel cleanser. Its mild nature makes it quite safe to use on a daily basis without any side effects.
2. Colon Cleanser
   Triphala is a natural detoxifier and helps to cleanse the colon, it also purifies the blood and removes toxins from the liver. Other cleansing benefits of Triphala include reducing some forms of cholesterol (serum cholesterol) and reducing high blood pressure. Triphala is categorized as a purgative form of laxative.
3. Powerful Remedy for Losing Weight.
   Triphala is a powerful herb that helps you in losing weight. It promotes the secretion of cholecystokinin hormone in the body which signals the brain that the stomach is full, thereby making you feel fuller and satiated. Take a tablespoon of Triphala churna three times a day with warm water to reduce belly fat and lose weight.
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4. Good for Gut Health
   Triphala can help inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria in the gut, according to some research. It may also support the growth of beneficial bacteria. A balance of bacteria can help improve overall gut health. Another review suggests that Triphala could help treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
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5. It has Anti-inflammatory and Healing Properties
   Triphala churna is good for the lungs and reduces the symptoms of asthma. It is useful in treating chronic ulcers and arthritis. The immune-boosting properties of Triphala powder offer protection against infectious diseases.
6. Antioxidant That Slows Down Aging
   The cause of age-related wear and tear is understood as a result of accumulated oxidative stress. Various herbs have demonstrated their effect of oxygen radical absorbance and thereby reversing its ill effects of it. Triphala powder is 100 times more powerful in its antioxidant effect than the same quantity of freshly squeezed blueberry juice. Triphala also being a good digestive and anti-inflammatory herb helps with improved digestion, absorption, and colon function. Several recent studies on Triphala provide promising evidence for strong anti-tumor and anti-microbial effects as well.  
   
   There are also herbs like Ashwagandha and Guduchi which have demonstrated significant ability to reduce the oxidative stress in the human body recommended by Ayurveda as Rasayana herbs.  
7. Excellent for Eyes
   Triphala supports good vision and eye health. It strengthens eye muscles. The richness of amla in Triphala is said to improve Alochaka pitta, which governs the vision. According to ayurvedic manuscripts, the amla is recognized as an eye-enhancing Rasayana. Triphala is administered orally or in the form of Ayurvedic eye drops as required. Certain Yoga exercises for the eyes can be a supplement to Ayurvedic medicine for eye vision improvement.
8. Triphala Churna for Acidity
   Many of Triphala’s possible health benefits can be attributed to its laxative effect, or ability to “cleanse the system.” At lower doses, Triphala works as a bowel tonic to alleviate gas and promote digestion. It can also be used at higher doses as a purgative, or strong laxative. The three fruits of Triphala all are very alkaline and hence reduce acidity.
9. Triphala Helps Fight Diabetes
   Some research suggests that Triphala helps lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Indian gooseberry, an ingredient in Triphala, is known for its immunity-boosting properties and is known to be a great remedy for diabetes. [Type 2 Diabetes: A Diabetic Diet, Diabetes Home Remedies]
10. Triphala helps to control High Blood Pressure
    Its anti-inflammatory properties reduce the strain on the blood vessels and help to control high blood pressure. Consuming two teaspoons of Triphala powder is good for high BP and high cholesterol patients.

[Recipe for Anti-aging]
Ingredients – 1/2 cup de-seeded and roughly chopped Indian gooseberries, 1 tsp roughly chopped ginger1/4 tsp Himalayan rock salt
Procedure – Blend the gooseberry and ginger, strain, add salt and enjoy!