Herb
Triphala
A traditional blend of three dried fruits, taken as a powder, gently supporting regular, comfortable digestion.
⤢📊 How it ranks (our editor score) — 75/100Tap to see the breakdown
🌱 What it is
Triphala is a classic combination of amla, bibhitaki, and haritaki fruits, dried and ground into a fine powder. It has a long history of traditional use as an evening digestive tonic.
📜 Where it comes from
Triphala is a classic formula from Ayurvedic medicine, the traditional healing system of India, combining amla, bibhitaki, and haritaki fruits in a blend that texts describe as balancing to the whole digestive system. For centuries it has been taken as a gentle evening tonic to support regularity and cleansing. It became known in the West as Ayurvedic herbalism gained wider popularity in the late twentieth century.
✨ Why it's good for you
- Traditionally used to support regular, comfortable digestion
- May help support gentle, natural detoxification
- Rich in antioxidant plant compounds from three fruits
- May help support healthy gut bacteria over time
🥗 Nutrition
Per 1 tsp powder (3g) · about 10 calories
- Vitamin C (from amla)
- Tannins and polyphenols
- Fiber ~1g
Source: Nutrition estimate (per typical serving)
🥄 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.
Why it works: Herbalists attribute triphala's effects to the combined mild laxative, astringent, and tonic properties of its three fruits, which together are said to support comfortable bowel movement without harshness.
Show full details & how to prepare it
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.
Ways to prepare it
⚠️ 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.
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