Abstract

TRIPHALA- A BIRD VIEW

Dr. Rajeshvara Rao*, Jagadeesh G. Mitti and Hanumanthachar Joshi

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda deals with innumerable drugs with its complete description and therapeutic utility. These drugs are grouped into various groups according to guna, karma, parts used. Triphala is one such group of drugs with great therapeutic utility. The fruits of Haritaki, Vibhitaki and Amalaki together known as Triphala. Triphala has been described in Ayurvedic classics as a tridoshik rasayana, the therapeutic agent with balancing and rejuvenating effects on tridoshas and body thereby. Vara and phalatrika are the synonyms of Triphala. Recent studies have proven that Triphala possess anti oxidant, immuno modulatory, anti-peptic, anti-mutagenic activities. Though many research works have been carried out on Triphala till date, this review is intended to highlight the significance of individual drugs in Triphala along with its therapeutic utility.

Keywords: Triphala, Rasayana, Tridosas, Anti-oxidant.