triphala

hello everone

ijust want to dicuss about the use and usage of triphala. after my first delivery i am overweight and couldnt lose that extra weight. After browsing in the net came to know taking triphala helps to lose weight. i am taking 2 tablets thrice a day of 500mg each. friends does anybody have tried it-for weight loss or detoxing.please share your thoughts.I also like to know should i also take guggulu along with triphala for weightloss.

hi ramarsita,
triphala is taken in morning,first after brushing the teeth..........just now heard about tablets........baba ramdev tells to take this..........i have not tried so can't tell whether it looses weight or not.........but remember with every weight loss remedy you have to keep control on your diet and also some exercise........ if some tablets,medicines would have een giving complete weight loss then there will be no gyms n nobdy will do exercise.........so this are just supplements..........
why don't you join us our weight loss group

hi manisha
hope you dont mind if i shorten ur name. Thanks for ur reply. Ihave started to do yoga for 45 minutes. though not a advance one but basics. I have also cut down my carb, fat and sweets(mainlychocolate). Fingers crossed hope to see a steady and a healthy weightloss.

its ok.........good going......

Originally Posted by ramarsita

hi manisha
hope you dont mind if i shorten ur name. Thanks for ur reply. Ihave started to do yoga for 45 minutes. though not a advance one but basics. I have also cut down my carb, fat and sweets(mainlychocolate). Fingers crossed hope to see a steady and a healthy weightloss.

hai,
i use Triphala in the powder form.i mix 2 tsp. in buttermilk and have it before going to sleep. it works as a laxative mainly. good for the eyes also. but has not reduced my weight .

Hi friend,

i use to take triphala in powder form now & then for general health purposes like acidity, constipation , BP etc. it keeps me energetic and brisk the wholeday. as it also reduces cravings and appetite to some extent [for me ] , in the long run we may find some slight reduction in our weight.
and nowadays, i started to take it regularly in the morning , empty stomach. BTW, what is guggulu?

love,

Hello Ramarasita,

I am glad that you have taken a right decision of started taking triphala.. It is such a wonderful medicine.. It really helps in increasing the longevity of life... In our home everyone takes Triphala both in the morning (right after brush, with warm water) and in the night (again with warm water).. It is good for so many... I can list you few.. Constipation, eyesight, skin complexion, againstr cancer, reduces acidity.. so jsut start taking it.. As Sadhu said, on the long run it may help you in reduction of weight...

It is correct that Gugulu is taken for reduction of weight.. It can also be taken for sinus... I dont think there is any harm in having it... but to be on the safer side you can get doctor's advice...

Love,
Vidyaa

Hi Vidhya,
I too got a bottle of Triphala powder yesterday! But I find it too difficult to take it because it is soo... bitter .Can you please suggest me some way which makes talking this easier???

The Top Ten Benefits of the Wonder Drug Triphala

Triphala is certainly the most celebrated herbal formulation in Ayurveda. This herbal formulation contains the following three ingredients in a powdered form, in the ratio 2:1:1.

• Indian Gooseberry or amala or amalaki ( Emblica officinalis )
• Beleric Myrobalan or behera or bibhitaki ( Terminalia belerica )
• Chebulic Myrobalan or harada or haritaki ( Terminalia chebula )

This mixture has a long list of uses. Here, we enumerate the top ten.

1. Constipation - The ingredients of triphala act as natural laxatives. A regular use of triphala will help in the digestion of the food, separating the wastes effectively, and then voiding them out from the bowels.
2. Colon cleansing - Sometimes, fecal matter accumulates in the large intestine (colon) due to improper functioning. This causes the fecal matter to get compacted and it obstructs the bowel movements. This may become an invitation to parasitic worms, which can cause several problems. Triphala helps to loosen out these compacted matters and eliminate them from the body. Colon cleansing therapists use triphala in a large way.
3. Weight loss - Triphala helps in weight loss indirectly as well as directly. Since it cleanses out the colon completely, it aids the body in metabolizing the foods that are introduced into it. Due to this, there is no accumulation of fats in the body, and this helps in keeping the body weight in check. Directly, amalaki can dissolve the accumulated fats within the body.
4. Flatulence - Flatulence is caused due to the accumulation of toxic gases in the stomach. Triphala acts in dissolving all these gases and hence it becomes an ideal cure for flatulence.
5. Nervous Disorders - Triphala is a nervine. It has properties for toning the nervous system. That is the reason it is prescribed as a medicine for people who are suffering from nervous ailments, including Alzheimer's Disease.
6. Gout - Triphala is an anti-inflammatory agent. Gout is caused due to the inflammation of the joints and the bones. Triphala helps in removing these deposits, which are voided through urination.
7. Liver and Pancreatic Problems - Triphala is excellent in treating problems of the liver and the pancreas. Triphala provides support to liver metabolism and improves the functioning of the bile duct. In Ayurveda, triphala is a commonly prescribed medicine for the treatment of hepatitis.
8. Urinary Stones - Triphala corrects the excretory system. It helps in dissolving all kinds of residues in the urine that do not come out in the normal way, and coagulate in the form of stones. When these are dissolved, they are normally expelled out of the body.
9. Eye Problems - Due to its cooling and astringent properties, triphala is commonly prescribed for treating eye problems such as conjunctivitis. It can also help to correct visual maladies, including cataract and glaucoma. Using triphala as eyewash in suspension with water keeps the eyes healthy and moist.
10. Stress - Vitamin C is known for releasing hormones that can help the body combat stress. The amalaki is one of the richest sources in the world of vitamin C. That is the reason people are prescribed triphala powder to keep away from stress. This also helps people to come out of depression and remain in a healthy state of mind.

hi swasal, to reduce the distaste of triphala , mix triphala with honey and make it in the shape of a small tablet and then swallow it, similarly as we used to take tablets.