Therapeutic Uses of Triphala in Ayurvedic Medicine

Therapeutic Uses of Triphala in Ayurvedic Medicine

AIM The aim of this article is to review the current literature on the therapeutic uses and efficacy of Triphala. Herbal remedies are among the most ancient medicines used in traditional systems of healthcare such as Ayurveda. Triphala, a well-recognized and highly efficacious polyherbal Ayurvedic medicine consisting of fruits of the plant species Emblica officinalis (Amalaki), Terminalia belle...

Exploring of Antimicrobial Activity of Triphala Mashi—an Ayurvedic Formulation

Triphala Mashi is an ayurvedic formulation that was prepared in our lab. Aqueous and alcoholic extracts of both Triphala and Triphala Mashi were used, to evaluate antimicrobial activity. Comparative phytochemical profile of Triphala and Triphala Mashi was done by preliminary phytochemical screening, total phenolic content and thin layer chromatography (TLC). Antimicrobial activity includes isol...

Ayurvedic medicine in Germany

In the last years, acupuncture treatment was mostly covered by public health insurance companies. A definite decision to integrate it into the normal treatment schemes is expected for the next months. And physicians who completed an acupuncture course may officially add acupuncture to their title. But there is no official recognition of Ayurveda at all. Nevertheless, private insurance companies...

International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences V1(2)2010 THERAPEUTIC USES OF THE POLYHERBAL DRUG TRIPHALA IN GERIATRIC DISEASES

Degenerative physiological changes related to old-age are increasing world over. These geriatric diseases affect almost all vital body systems. The rejuvenating and preventive therapy called Rasayana therapy in Ayurvedic system of Indian medicine deals with prevention, amelioration and cure of geriatric ailments by increasing overall body immunity, fighting infections & antigens, and preventing...

Prevention of endotoxin-induced uveitis in rabbits by Triphala, an Ayurvedic formulation