Triphala Powder
Haritaki, Bibhitaki and Amalaki
An equal-proportion blend of Haritaki, Bibhitaki, and Amalaki, prepared as a versatile traditional powder for digestion, elimination, and daily rejuvenation.
Available forms
- Powder
- Capsules
- Form
- Powder / Churna
- Net quantity
- 225 g; 450 g
- Route
- Internal
Traditionally used for
- Supporting digestion and assimilation.
- Supporting regular, comfortable elimination.
- Gentle daily gastrointestinal cleansing.
- Rasayana support and balanced metabolism.
Overview
Triphala means “three fruits.” This formulation combines dried Haritaki, Bibhitaki, and Amalaki in equal proportion. Its value lies in the balanced action of the blend rather than a promise of aggressive detoxification or weight loss.
Traditional Ayurvedic perspective
Triphala is among Ayurveda’s best-known daily formulations. It is traditionally used to support agni, bowel regularity, gentle cleansing, and rasayana nourishment while helping maintain doshic balance. Individual response can vary with constitution, bowel pattern, dose, and duration.
Composition — equal proportions
| Ingredient | Botanical identity | Part |
|---|---|---|
| Haritaki | Terminalia chebula | Fruit |
| Bibhitaki | Terminalia bellirica | Fruit |
| Amalaki | Phyllanthus emblica, syn. Emblica officinalis | Fruit |
Suggested use
Three to four grams twice daily with warm water, or as directed by an Ayurvedic physician.
Ayurveda References
Official pharmacopoeial standard
The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India
API Part I, Vol. I, Harītakī (Fruit), Bibhītaka (Fruit), Āmalakī (Dried Fruit) monographs
Establishes the official identities and fruit parts of the three Ayurvedic drugs composing Triphala. The exact PCIM&H constituent records for Harītakī and Āmalakī are linked under API-HARITAKI and API-AMALAKI; the Bibhītaka constituent record is unresolved on the official portal, so this entry remains on the official generic catalogue.
Official formulary listing
Formulary of Ayurvedic Medicines of CGHS
Government of India, Formulary of Ayurvedic Medicines of CGHS (2015), serial 113, Triphala Choorna
Authenticates the named Triphala Choorna lineage.
Classical source
Bhāvaprakāśa Nighaṇṭu
Bhāvaprakāśa Nighaṇṭu, Harītakyādi-varga, Harītakī entry
Classical Harītakī entry documenting five tastes other than salty and deepana, medhya and rasayana qualities.
हरीतकी पञ्चरसाऽलवणा तुवरा परम् । रूक्षोष्णा दीपनी मेध्या स्वादुपाका रसायनी ॥
Haritaki is described as possessing five tastes other than salty, predominantly astringent, and as warming, deepana, medhya and rasayana.
Research Highlights
Effects of Triphala on Lipid and Glucose Profiles and Anthropometric Parameters: A Systematic Review.
Systematic review · 12 RCTs/749 participants · durations varied
- Preparation and dose
- Triphala products, doses and dosage forms varied across trials.
- Finding
- Several included trials reported favourable lipid, glycaemic or anthropometric changes.
Phimarn W, Sungthong B, Itabe H. Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine. 2021. PMID 33886393.
Other Triphala forms
Separate preparations of the same herb, each with its own composition, directions and price. See all Triphala forms
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