Herb
Triphala
A traditional blend of three dried fruits, taken as a powder, gently supporting regular, comfortable digestion.
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🥄 How to use it
Stir ½–1 teaspoon of triphala powder into warm water and drink in the evening; it's a gentle nightly tonic for digestionHow your body breaks food down into pieces small enough to use for energy. More → and regularity, not a harsh laxative.
How much: ½–1 teaspoon of powder in warm water, in the evening.
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Triphala is a classic blend of three dried fruits (amla, bibhitaki, and haritaki) long used as a gentle daily tonic for the digestive tract. Unlike a stimulant laxative, it works mildly to tone the bowel and support comfortable, regular movements, and is traditionally taken in the evening.
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⚖️ Cautions
- Gently loosening — start with a small amount to find your dose.
- Avoid in pregnancy and during acute diarrhea; not for long-term high-dose use.
- May affect blood sugar and interact with some medicines — separate from medications and check if on regular treatment.
📚 Why we trust it
- A traditional three-fruit digestive blend
- Long used as a gentle daily bowel and digestion tonic
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🕊️ A word of encouragement
Three fruits working gently as one. Balance, not force, brings lasting ease.
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