Triphala (Churna) Powder

Indian Ayurvedic medicine is perhaps the oldest and most trusted form of healing the body. While the world has evolved and changed, the cures, recipes, and home remedies of Indian Ayurveda have stood the test of time. They have only become more trusted and widely used with time. Today, with increasing awareness about health and side effects of allopathic medicine, using kitchen herbs, spices and condiments for treatment is becoming an increasingly attractive option. One of the many home remedies recommended by Ayurveda for many simple day to day problems is Triphala.

What is Triphala?
Triphala is not a standalone kitchen species or herb. Triphala is, in fact, a combination of two Sanskrit words, Tri: three and Phala, which means fruit. This means “triphala” is not one fruit or herb, but three fruits in one, in their dried and powdered form. Triphala is composed of the following three fruits:

Embilica Officinalis, commonly known to the Indian people as Amla and otherwise called Indian gooseberry
Terminalia Bellirica, commonly referred to as Bibhitaki in many languages, called Vibhidaka in Sanskrit and many people also called it the bedda or “Baheda” in day to day language.
Terminalia chebula, called haritaki in Sanskrit is a nut like fruit picked when it is still yellow and ripening, mostly known as “harad” to common people.
These three fruits are dried properly to get the right form, then mixed in right proportions and sold as ‘triphala’. You can also try and do the mixing at home and have your own little treatment pack at home.

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5 Amazing Triphala Benefits:
While the three are used separately for various treatments plans, the three together can be quite a power packed treatment for a number of health problems. The benefits of Triphala churna are listed below.

1. Digestive Problems:
Triphala works great as a laxative and can be used to stimulate bowel movements for a clean stomach and bowel. People with digestive problems or bowel movements issues can have one spoon triphala before going to bed at night and be constipation free the next morning. You can also take a spoon early morning on an empty stomach with loads of water. What does that do? It 

Cleanses your stomach and ensure clearer stomach movements
Is a great way to relieve gas by relieving one of flatulence
Provides nutrition in the form of nutrients and vitamins to the entire digestive tract, starting from the oesophagus to the anus.
Works to improve and strengthen the rectal muscles
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2. Detoxify:
Once you start consuming Triphala, you can also give your body the necessary detoxification. The herb lends your skin a glowing touch.

3. Healthy Eyes:
Triphala is a potent eye tonic which will keep your eyes healthy and sharp. Mix and soak about 1-2 spoons of triphala powder in warm water and leave it overnight. In the morning, strain the soaked mixture and use this mixture to clean your eyes. This simple remedy will keep your eyes infection free and healthy.

4. Give Your Immunity a Boost:
Thanks to the wonderful triphala churna benefits that includes cleaning the gastric and digestive tract, improving blood circulation and nourishing the body from within by providing necessary nutrients and minerals, Tripala helps boost the body’s immunity with its power packed spoon of health.

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5. Reduces Inflammation:
Regular consumption of triphala also helps reduce internal and external inflammation that one might have due to lack of proper immunity or lack of nutrients in the body.

How to use Triphala / Triphala Churna Powder :

 * For Piles:

Taking 4 grams of Triphala / Triphala Churna Powder every night before going to bed, in hot water. Triphala / Triphala Churna Powder works like magic if one is regular in its intake.

 * For Bad Breath:

Avoid bad breath by mixing 5 Grams of Triphala / Triphala Churna Powder with honey and licking it off. Alternatively, mix a teaspoon each of Triphala Choornam Powder and salt in warm water and gargle this solution every morning to get rid of bad breath.

 * For Dandruff:

Mix 2 tablespoons of Triphala / Triphala Churna Powder in 4-5 tablespoons of water and massage the paste gently on your scalp. Wash it off after 20-30 minutes.

 * For Glowing Skin (Face Mask):

Heat 3 tablespoons of coconut oil and add 1 1/2 spoons of Triphala / Triphala Churna Powder to it. Apply the paste evenly on your face and neck. Wash it off after 10-15 minutes. With regular use, your skin will become smooth and blemish-free.Use it once a week for best results.

 * For General Use:

Take 5 Grams of Triphala / Triphala Churna Powder, boil in 100 ml water for few minutes. Can drink this twice a day.