Ayurveda, the age old science has been treating people since five thousand years. It is a prehistoric Indian medicinal system that provides a vital, holistic approach. It presents direction concerning survival and food allowing the diseased to recuperate and providing support to uphold existing health.
The viewpoint of Ayurvedic medicine is found on the conviction that all ailments are caused due to digestive anomalies. Everything on earth including we humans are composed of pancha mahabhooota or five primary elements: -
• Earth or prithvi
• Water or jal
• Fire or Agni
• Ether (space) or Akash
• Air or vayu

There are 3 main humors or Doshas, these are: -
• Vata dosha – Ether and Wind.
• Pitta pitta dosha - Fire and Water.
• Kapha dosha– Water and Earth.

These Doshas increase over the body and when in equilibrium are responsible for supporting good health.
One of the most popular configuration or composition of Ayurveda is Triphala. Triphala as the name suggest is composed of three herbs. These are Amalaki, Bhibitaki and Haritaki.
• Terminalia Chebula or Haritaki – Haritaki is well known for its action on digestive system. It is a good antimicrobial, carminative, and laxative. It is a rejuvenator and promotes longitivity. It also enhances the immunity of the body.
• Emblica Officinalis (Amalaki) – Amalaki is a rejuvenator and natural anti-oxidant that is very rich in vitamins C or ascorbic acid which has a content of 20 oranges. It has the potential to neutralize all the three aggravated dosha. It has a cooling property. It is a good body tonic, anti- aging agent, immunity booster, Adaptogen and a powerful antacid. Amalaki lowers the cholesterol levels, administer peptic ulcers and dyspepsia, is precious herb for respiratory tract disorders, to perks up hair condition and to raises protein levels in the body and provides strength to the body.
• Terminalia Billerica or Bhibitaki – Bhibitaki is a rejuvenator. Bhibitaki is known for its actions as expectorant, digestive, antispasmodic, laxative, digestive, astringent, tonic and it is precious herb in the case of respiratory disorders.
Triphala is a very popular colon cleanser. It is an assert that it has no bad incident like dehydration, loss of vital nutrients, abdominal cramps or soreness in the calves. It is suggested for all age groups i.e. for adults, children and the elderly. Triphala is helpful for the digestive system where it helps, in the absorption of food, prevents flatulence and bloating and supports metabolism. It is also good in treating liver diseases. Triphala is helpful in treating IBS or Irritable Bowel Syndrome and ulcerative colitis. Regular consumption of triphala makes you feel energetic and full of energy.

Triphala is a powerful anti-oxidant agent. Its high vitamin C or ascorbic acid content helps to shelter the eyes from free radical harm and decreases the risk of cataracts formation. Triphala is extensively used for treating conjunctivitis, guard the vascular area of the eyes and help averting atherosclerosis.
This formula herbal formulation known as triphala also has glucose decreasing properties and its anti inflammatory nature permit it to act as a cardiovascular tonic. Other major remuneration are as a powerful rejuvenator that helps in improving mental functioning, boosting the immune system and promoting longitivity.
Because of its anti -inflammatory and cleansing actions and its aptitude to drive out toxins from the body, this is a tremendously popular formulation used in skin related disorders.
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Autor: Dr.smith johnson

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