Abstract

AN ANALYSIS OF TRIPHALA POWDER WITH THE IMPORTANCE OF HARITAKI(TERMINALIA CHEBULA LINN.) SPECIES: ANCIENT MIRACLE FORMULA

Dr. Deepak Verma*, Prof. Kamini Kaushal, Dr. Ashwini Kumar Sharma, Dr. Rajesh Chandra Mishra, Dr. Pradeep Soni6 and Dr. Manish Pamnani

Abstract

Triphala is held in high esteem in Ayurveda for its properties to prevent and cure diseases. It has enjoyed the prime place among medicinal formula( YOGS) in India since ancient times. It is called the „King of Medicines‟ and is always listed first in Ayurveda because of its extraordinary therapeutic benifits. The word 'Triphala' is translated as 'three fruits.' These fruits, also known as 'myrobalan plums' are Amalaki, Bibhitaki and Haritaki. There is a folk saying in India which says, “No Mother? Do not worry so long as you have Triphala”.[6] This is allusion to the belief that Triphala is a miracle formula which cares for internal organs, much in the same way a mother takes care of her children, and among laxative herbs, Triphala is the 'safest and most strengthening. Triphala is a tridoshic formula, and can be used to bring balance to all constitutions. This review study is concluded here for therapeutic properties of triphala powder by haritaki species(Terminalia chebula Linn.).

Keywords: Triphala, Haritaki Species, Miracle Formula, Therapeutic Properties, Terminalia Chebula Linn.