What is in it
| Ingredient | Botanical name | Part used | Proportion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haritaki | Terminalia chebula | Fruit rind | 1 part |
| Bibhitaki | Terminalia bellirica | Fruit rind | 1 part |
| Amalaki | Emblica officinalis | Fruit | 1 part |
Proportions as given in [1]. Manufacturers' recipes can differ; check the label.
What it is used for
- Described in reviews of the Ayurvedic literature as a cornerstone of gastrointestinal and rejuvenative (rasayana) treatment.[2]
NAMASTE and ICD-11 codes are added at review.
What the evidence says
Systematic reviewA 2017 literature review found laxative action best described, with early research on appetite, hyperacidity, dental caries and effects on gut bacteria. Most of this work is laboratory or animal research; few large human trials exist.[2]
Safety notes
- Taken close to other oral medicines, it may affect how they are absorbed. That page is being written. Until then, ask your doctor about spacing doses.
Withheld until review
Related
Karela and diabetes medicines
Karela may lower blood sugar a little. Taken with diabetes medicines, that adds a theoretical risk of low sugar.
FormulationSitopaladi Churna
A classical cough powder, about half sugar by weight. It contains pippali, which can raise phenytoin levels.
Sources
- The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I. Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. Entry and page to be confirmed at review.Not yet checked against the original
- Peterson CT, Denniston K, Chopra D. Therapeutic uses of Triphala in Ayurvedic medicine. J Altern Complement Med. 2017;23(8):607-614. PMID 28696777.
Awaiting review by The Good Vaidya Medical Board. Prepared from the sources below and checked against each one.
Published 4 November 2026 · Last updated 4 November 2026
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