Triphala Plex
$29.95
What This Product Does
- Gently promotes healthy bowel movements and regularity*
- Restores healthy gut bacteria for better digestion and immunity*
- Provides powerful antioxidants to protect your overall health*
How to Use
Take 1–2 capsules before bed with warm water.
Key Ingredients
Full Ingredients: Phyllanthus emblica extract (Fruit), Terminalia chebula extract (Fruit), Terminalia bellirica extract (Fruit)
Ayurvedic Energetics
| Rasa (Taste) | Pancharasa — all five tastes present (predominantly Amla/Sour, Kashaya/Astringent) |
| Virya (Potency) | Anushna Sheeta (mildly cooling overall) |
| Vipaka (Post-digestive) | Madhura (Sweet) |
| Dosha Action | Tridoshic — the rare formulation that balances all three doshas simultaneously |
Science & Research
Ayurveda's most fundamental and versatile compound, combining three myrobalans in precise ratio. Research at UC Davis documented significant prebiotic activity, promoting Bifidobacteria and Lactobacillus colonization while reducing pathogenic Enterobacteriaceae. Gallic acid, ellagic acid, and chebulagic acid provide broad-spectrum antioxidant capacity through radical scavenging and metal chelation. Haritaki's chebulinic acid supports colonic motility through prokinetic action without purgative dependence. Amalaki provides stable, heat-resistant vitamin C (bioavailable due to tannin-complexation), contributing to mucosal antioxidant defense. Bibhitaki's β-sitosterol demonstrates mucosal protectant activity. This tridoshic formulation is suitable for all constitutional types as a foundational daily supplement.
Clinical Key Functions
- Stable bioavailable vitamin C delivery via tannin-complexation*
- Intestinal mucosal barrier integrity restoration*
- Tridoshic constitutional balancing suitable for all prakruti types*
Selected Research
- Peterson CT, et al. Prebiotic Potential of Triphala Polyphenols in the Human Gut Microbiome. J Altern Complement Med. 2020;26(1):30-40.
- Baliga MS, et al. Scientific validation of the ethnomedicinal properties of Triphala. Chin J Integr Med. 2012;18(12):946-954.
- Mukherjee PK, et al. Clinical study of Triphala — A well known phytomedicine from India. Iran J Pharmacol Ther. 2006;5(1):51-54.
- Nariya MB, et al. Protective effect of Triphala formulation on radiation-induced oxidative stress. J Ayurveda Integr Med. 2017;8(3):129-135.
Ayurvedic Philosophy
Triphala is the most universally prescribed formulation in all of Ayurveda — its importance cannot be overstated. The Charaka Samhita declares that Triphala taken daily with honey and ghee constitutes the most effective Rasayana for longevity. Its Tridoshic (tri-doshic balancing) nature is extraordinarily rare — Amalaki addresses Pitta through its Amla Rasa and Sheeta Virya, Bibhitaki addresses Kapha through its Kashaya Rasa and Ruksha Guna, and Haritaki addresses Vata through its Ushna Virya and Anulomana action. The synergy of all Pancharasa (five tastes) in a single formula provides Sarva-Roga-Prashamana (universal disease-alleviating) potential. Classical texts also classify Triphala as Chakshushya (vision-promoting), reflecting the Ayurvedic connection between Alochaka Pitta (ocular sub-dosha) and digestive function.
Classical Text References
- Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana, Chapter 1 (Rasayana Adhyaya) — Triphala Rasayana described as one of the most important daily rejuvenative practices
- Sushruta Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 44 (Rasayana Adhyaya) — Triphala among premier Rasayana combinations for longevity
- Ashtanga Hridayam, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 6 — Triphala classified as Chakshushya (vision-promoting) and Tridosha-shamaka