SCAVENGER HUNT: Triphala: According to Organic India: What is Triphala? “Tri” means three, and “phala” means fruit. Triphala is a formula of three potent super fruits that have a wide range of activity: Amalaki, Haritaki and Bibhitaki. As it was formulated thousands of years ago and is the most popular formula of all, it is most likely the most sought out and appreciated herbal formula in the world, ever. Are fruits normally so beneficial? Fruits, especially organic and/or wild, do tend to be amongst the healthiest items in our diet, but some fruits are far more potent than others. To me the most interesting action of triphala is the systemic confluence of factors making this the number one formula in the world for the last many millennia. There is a craze in the west these days, which is all about the importance of consuming superfoods and especially superfruits. Some of these superfruits, like Goji and Noni, were known and used in India for thousands of years. However, what fruit does the Medicine Buddha hold in his hand? Haritaki! What besides Tulsi is the only herb in India that has a National Holiday devoted to it in appreciation for what an incredible Dhatri, nurse, it is? Amalaki! What is the key herb in KayaKalpa, the legendary treatment that supports healthy aging of your bodymind? Amalaki! How many five taste substances do you know? Maybe Schizandra berries? Amla and Haritaki are 5 taste herbs, which is really rare and Bibhitaki is a three taste herb. Especially renown to support colon health, Triphala is the original superfruits!! So Triphala is basically a colon cleanser? It is true that Triphala is amongst the best formulas for ensuring total colon health, including all the ways that “cleaning” can happen. And, because Triphala so thoroughly and successfully supports systemic health in dozens of other ways as well, to call Triphala only a mere “colon cleanser” is true… and truly as silly as calling a Ferrari a paperweight. Yes, Ferraris do make great paperweights, and a Ferrari, like Triphala is so vastly more than that, for instance, deep support for the entire digestive function. What facets of digestion does Triphala support and optimize? Triphala is known for its effect on the G.I. tract in general and specifically for the colon. It helps maintain balance in all three areas of digestion: The dissolving of the food in the stomach The breaking down of fats, carbohydrates and proteins in the small intestine The assimilation of nutrients in the colon Being an adaptogenic formula, Triphala also increases resilience to daily stresses How does Triphala compare with other superfruits? One main measure of a superfruit is its ability to support healthy antioxidant function. One of the scales to measure this is called the TEAC score. It is a linear scale with fruits like blueberries scoring about 10 and raspberries scoring about 15. However, the Triphala fruits are literally off the charts, with Haritaki coming in at an astounding 679! Nothing really comes close. When you find the Triphala, you will find a certificate for ONE MONTH OF FREE YOGA classes with Fitness 2 Go!
Posted on: Wed, 05 Nov 2014 18:28:46 +0000
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