Significance of Triphala
Synonyms: Herbal remedy, Ayurvedic supplement, Digestive aid, Detoxifier, Health tonic
In Dutch: Triphala; In German: Triphala; In Finnish: Triphala; In Spanish: Triphala
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Hindu concept of 'Triphala'
Triphala, in Hinduism, is a revered herbal formulation comprising three fruits, widely utilized in Ayurvedic medicine for its health benefits, purgative properties, and involvement in various healing and alchemical processes.
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry
(1) An Ayurvedic herbal powder composed of three fruits, known for its detoxifying and digestive benefits.[1] (2) An herbal formulation included as an ingredient that is commonly used for its digestive benefits in Ayurvedic medicine.[2] (3) An herbal concoction made from three fruits, often used for its health benefits, included in the medicine preparation.[3] (4) A herbal mixture that is included as part of the ingredients in the preparation.[4] (5) An herbal blend that is one of the ingredients in the preparation of the medicinal pills.[5]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances
(1) A medicinal herbal preparation mentioned in the context of purifying benign tuber poisons.[6] (2) An herbal formulation consisting of three fruits, used for its health-promoting properties when mixed with other ingredients.[7] (3) A combination of three fruits used in the preparation to purify guggulu.[8] (4) An herbal formulation used in various processes of iron treatment and incineration.[9] (5) A combination of three fruits that is known for its health benefits, including as a destroyer of poison.[10]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa)
(1) A herbal formulation used in conjunction with the essence of mica during the incineration processes and for bhavana.[11] (2) Another herbal formulation suggested to be taken alongside the medicine, promoting its healing effects.[12] (3) A traditional herbal mixture used in the purification of makshika, known for its health benefits.[13] (4) An herbal preparation that is included as an ingredient in the medicinal mixture with kasisa for healing purposes.[14] (5) A herbal combination included with incinerated shilajatu for enhancing its therapeutic effects.[15]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 1: Initiation, Mercury and Laboratory
(1) A traditional herbal preparation used in the purification process of mercury.[16] (2) A herbal formulation that may be combined with mercury to enhance its medicinal properties.[17] (3) A herbal powder used to cleanse mercury of its poisonous properties during purification.[18] (4) A traditional herbal formulation involved in the processes for its beneficial effects on mercury.[19]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions
(1) An herbal formulation consisting of three fruits that is used in various remedies for its beneficial properties.[20] (2) A traditional herbal formulation in Ayurveda consisting of three fruits, used for digestion.[21] (3) An herbal composition used to pacify an excess of kapha, fat, and vayu in the treatment of obesity.[22]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) A compound used in a specific ratio with Somaraja seeds to cure ring-worms.[23] (2) A traditional Ayurvedic formulation comprising three fruits, often used for its health benefits.[24] (3) An herbal formula known for its purgative properties, made from three fruits.[25] (4) A combination of herbal ingredients believed to improve eyesight when taken with the powdered roots.[26] (5) An herbal formulation used as a wash in the treatment of fistula in ano.[27]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana
(1) A combination of three fruits, known for their collective purgative properties.[28]
From: Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine)
(1) A term denoting a group of three fruits used therapeutically in Ayurvedic medicine.[29]
The concept of Triphala in local and regional sources
Triphala is a combination of three myrobalans, recognized in regional sources as a rasayana. It is believed to promote longevity and health, contributing to a life free from aging and disease.
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) This is a combination of three myrobalans, that is mentioned in the text as a rasayana that can lead to a long life free from old age and disease.[30]