TRIPHALA

1. Amalaki
2. Hritaki
3. Bibhitaki

DESCRIPTION

1. AMALAKI

Amla is also known as Indian gooseberries. The Amla contains Vitamin C.

SYNONYMS OF AMLA:-

• Phyllanthus emblica
• Emblic
• Emblic myrobalan
• Myrobalan
• Indian gooseberry
• Malacca tree
• Cicca emblica (L.) Kurz
• Diasperus emblica (L.) Kuntze
• Dichelactina nodicaulis Hance
• Emblica arborea Raf.
• Emblica officinalis Gaertn.
• Phyllanthus glomeratus Roxb. ex Wall. nom. inval.
• Phyllanthus mairei H.Lév.
• Phyllanthus mimosifolius Salisb.
• Phyllanthus taxifolius D.Don

SANSKRIT NAME OF AMLA:-

• Amalaki

SCIENTIFIC NAME:-

• Phyllanthus Emblica

CLASSIFICATION OF AMLA:-

• Kingdom – Plantae
• Division – Magnoliophyte
• Class – Magnoliopsida
• Higher Classification – Leafflower
• Order – Malpighiales
• Family – Phyllanthaceae
• Genus – Phyllanthus  
• Species – emblica

AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES OF AMLA:-

 USES OF AMLA:-

• The Amla has immuno-booster and it helps to body recover from illness
• The Amla has several health benefits
• The Amlka is helpful in improve memory
• The benefits of amla in type 2 diabetes patients, it controls the blood sugar levels
• Amla regulate bowel movements and it help to relieve in conditions like irritable bowel syndrome.
• Amla berries contains fibers that helps the body High levels of vitamin C, so it helps to body absorb other nutrients like iron and mineral supplements
• The Amla berries are rich in vitamin A and this improving the eye health
• Amla helps to improves the vision
• Amla lower the risk of age-related macular degeneration
• This acts as a good antibiotics by fighting bacteria
• It protect from conjunctivitis (pink eye)
• Amla treats eyes infections and other infections of the body

2. HARITAKI

Haritaki is also known as Terminalia chebula.

SYNONYMS OF HARITAKI:-

• Haritakiare Abhya
• Pathya
• Kayastha
• Putna
• Amrita
• Haimvati
• Avyatha
• Chetki
• Sreyasi
• Shiva
• Vayastha
• Vijiya
• Jivanti
• Rohini

REGIONAL NAMES OF HARITAKI:-

• English name:- Indian walnut, Indian hot plum
• Hindi name:- Harad
• Telugu:- Karakkaya
• Tamil:- Kadukkai
• Gujarati:- Harade, Hardi, Harara
• Arbian:- Heleelaz
• Farsi:- Hallel
• Assam:- Shilikha
• Kannada:- Ordo, Hardi
• Malayalam:- Kadukka
• Marathi:- Hirda
• Persian:- Halela

 CLASSIFICATION OF HARITAKI:-

• Kingdom – Plantae
• Subkingdom – Spermatophya
• Division – Magnoliphyta
• Class – Magnoliopsida
• Subclass – Rosida
• Order – Myrtales
• Family – Combretaceae
• Genus – Terminalia L.
• Species – T. chebula

AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES OF HARITAKI:-

USES OF HARITAKI:-

• Haritaki is used to treat indigestion and gastric problems
• Haritaki is used in the treatment of lung disease like Asthma, cold and cough
• This helps to reduce the body weight in the patients of obesity
• It also cures vision defects
• It treats urinary tract infections
• Haritaki is also very helpful in all types of skin infections
• This is used in hair problems
• It helps to controls acidity
• Haritaki prevents Diabetes as it helps to regulate the blood sugar levels and decrease resistance in the body
• Haritaki churna is used to purify the blood
• Haritaki makes the heart muscles stronger
• It also cleans the arteries of the heart
• It helps to maintain the blood pressure
• This improves the absorption of fluid
• It increases the digestive enzymes and improves digestion
• Haritaki has brain-boosting properties
• It is a powerful antioxidant
• Haritaki progression the neurogenerative disorders like Parkinson disease
• Haritaki plant contains neuroprotective elements, and it helps to prevent loss of memory
• It also relieves the tension from the brain
• Haritaki also boosts sexual health and stamina of both male and female
• It also works as memory boosting food
• It also improves the fertility of both male and female
• It treats several reproductive diseases
• Haritaki improving the gut health
• This helps to treat many gastric disorders like diarrhea, flatulence, esophagitis, heartburn, peptic ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disorder, indigestion, constipation, and stomach pain
• It also helps to eliminate abdominal gas and reduces abdominal distension, gaseous cramps, and bloating
• Haritaki plays the role of strong anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungal
• It helps to remove the germs and bacteria from the body
• It also treats the wound and improves healing
• Haritaki contains a bioactive compound that treats various skin problems like sores, ulcers, and skin fungal, etc
• Haritaki provides the hair health
• It also strengthens the hairs from their roots
• It prevents hairs from breakage and loss of hairs
• This also provides silky soft and smooth hairs
• Haritaki provides a healthy heart as it reduces the risk of heart attacks, heart blocks, blood clots, and atherosclerosis
• It is used to balancing the Vata and pitta disorders
• It prevents malnutrition
• Haritaki also prevents the stiffness of joints and fatigue

3. BIBHITAKI

SYNONYME OF BIBHITAKI:-

• English names – bahera or beleric or bastard myrobalan
• Malayalam – Tanikaya
• Telugu – Taddi
• Tamil – Todikai
• Bengali – Taida
• Gujrati – Baheda
• Hindi – Bahera
• Kannada – Tare Kayl

SANSKRIT SYNONYMS:-

• Aksha
• Karshaphala
• Bhootavasa
• Kalidruma
• Kaliyugalaya

SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION:-

• Kingdom – Plantae
• Clade – Angiosperms
• Clade – Eudicots
• Clade – Rosida
• Order – Myrtales
• Family – Combretaceae
• Genus – Terminalia
• Species – T. bellirica

CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS:-

• Chebulagic Acid
• Chebulinic Acid
• Gallotannins
• Ellagic Acid
• Anthroquinone glycosides
• Tri-Terpenoids
• Bellericoside
• Bellericanin
• Termilignan
• Thannilignan

AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES OF BIBHITAKI:-

USES OF BIBHITAKI:-

• Bibhitaki Is used in purgation therapy
• Bibhitaki is useful in the treat respiratory problems like cough, hoarseness of voice, and asthma
• This is used in hair problems
• Bibhitaki is also used to pacify kapha dosha and vata dosha
• Bibhitaki helps to reduce cholesterol level in blood as it has anti atherogenic agents
• It is a natural blood purifier
• Its dietary fibers are good for digestive system
• It helps to relieve constipation
• Bibhitaki is a natural laxative and used for purgation therapy
• It is also a good skin tonic
• Bibhitaki cure many types of skin allergies
• Bibhitaki contains anti-bacterial properties
• It helps to heal acne and ulcer spotted skin
• This also used to treat sore throat and gingivitis
• It helps to expel out extra mucus from the respiratory track
• Bibhitaki is a great immuno booster
• Regular use of Bibhitaki is very beneficial for the health
• Bibhitaki is very good remedy for diabetes, it regulate the glucose levels in blood as it decrease the sensitivity of insulin
• Bibhitaki is a good pain killer
• It has anti-inflammatory properties
• Bibhitaki is also used to treat rheumatism
• The paste of Bibhitaki fruit is applied over the eyelids to treat the conjunctivitis, corneal opacity, and cataract, etc
• It has anti-diarrheal properties
• Bibhitaki helps to enhance mental focus and alertness as it has adaptogenic behavior
• It helps to regulate blood pressure
• Vibhita has hepato protective properties due to the presence of gallic acid in Bibhitaki
• Bibhitaki has properties of anti-helminthic, anti-fungal
• It has also anti-malarial properties
• Bibhitaki contains gallotannins which is used in the treatment of Parkinson disease, Alzheimer disease, and retro degenerative diseases.