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FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF CHURNA

Rohini M. Waghmare, Anil S. Wani*, Pratiksha S. Wagh, Dr. Yuvraj Girbhane and Tamboli Shugufta Shabnam

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This report focuses on Triphala Churna, the oldest known natural herbal medicine in Ayurvedic medicine, its phytochemical components and pharmacology. & clinical benefits. According to the Indian Ayurvedic form, it is prepared by combining three ground myrobalans called Emblica officinalis Galton, Terminaria berylica Galton, and Terminalia Chebula Lettu. ratio of 1:1:1[1] It is also known as herbal laxative that help in quick relief from digestive distress like Constipation, acidity, bloating and many digestion problem. It contains vitamin C rich amla it is also helping elevating your immunity level and energy level.[3] In triphala possess free radical scavenging, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, antibacterial, antimutagenic, Wound healing, anti-cariogenic, antistress, adaptation promoting, anti-diabetic, hypoglycemic, etc. All these properties make 'Triphala' one of the most valuable herbal preparations in the world.[2]

Keywords: Triphala, Ayureveda, Gallic acid, Herbal formulation , Physical parameter.