Triphala Ghrita is a polyherbal Ayurvedic medicated Ghee containing Triphala and Ghrita as the chief ingredients. It is mainly used to improve eyesight and to treat Timira (cataract), Visarpa (erysipelas), Netra ruja (pain in eyes), Netra srava (lacrimation), Kandu (itching), Svayathu (edema), Visama jvara (intermittent fever), Sukla Netra roga (eye disorders related to sclera), Vartma roga (disorders of eyelids).
Triphala Ghritam is revitalizing in action. It is Vata-Kapha Shamaka and Ghrita is Pitta Shamaka, so in combination, medicine is Tridosha Shamaka. Medicated Triphala Ghrita gives significant protection against cataract due to the presence of antioxidant constituents.
Here is given more about this medicine, such as benefits, indication/therapeutic uses, composition, and dosage.
- Reference Text: Bhaishajyaratnavali, Netra rogadhikara (treatment of Eye diseases)
- Synonyms: Triphala Ghee, Triphala Ghritam
- Availability: Online and at medical stores
- Type of medicine: Classical Medicine
- Main Indication: Eye diseases, Netra tarpan (the Panchakarma treatment to strengthen the orbital muscles and improve the functioning of the eye; done by keeping a medicated ghee in a groove made up by flour and water around the eyes) and Orally.
- Suitable for: Everyone
- Dosha Effect: Pacifies Vata and Pitta.
Ingredients of Triphala Ghrita
- Haritaki (P.) 12 g
- Bibhitaka (P.) 12 g
- Amalaki (P.) 12 g
- Shunthi (Rz.) 12 g
- Maricha (Fr.) 12 g
- Pippali (Fr.) 12 g
- Draksha (Dr.Fr.) 12 g
- Madhuka (Yashti) (Rt.) 12 g
- Katurohini (Katuka) (Rt./Rz.) 12 g
- Prapaundarika (Fl.) 12 g
- Sukshmaila (Sd.) 12 g
- Vidanga (Fr.) 12 g
- Nagakeshara (Stmn.) 12 g
- Nilotpala (Utpala) (Fl.) 12 g
- Sveta Sariva (Rt.) 12 g
- Krishna Sariva (Rt.) 12 g
- Chandana (Shveta Chandana) (Ht.Wd.) 12 g
- Haridra (Rz.) 12 g
- Daruharidra (St.) 12 g
- Ghrita (Goghrita) 768 g
- Payasa (Godugdha) 768 g
- Triphala rasa kvatha ( P.) 2.304 l
Know the Ingredients
Triphala is a combination of Amalaki, Bibhitaki, and Haritaki and used extensively in Ayurveda as Rasayana. This powder is a tonic for the whole body. It contains vitamin C, linoleic oil, phospholipids, and other important nutrients. It is a rich source of tannins, which is known to affect the integrity of the mucus membrane. Tannins with their protein precipitating and vasoconstriction effects could be advantageous in preventing ulcer development. It is a Rasayana drug and used for detoxifying and tonifying the body.
- Rasa (taste on the tongue): Kashaya (Astringent), Madhura (Sweet), Katu (Pungent), Tikta (Bitter), Amla (Sour)
- Guna (Pharmacological Action): Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry)
- Virya (Action): Shita (Cooling)
- Vipaka (transformed state after digestion): Madhura (Sweet)
- Dosha effect: Balances Vata, Pitta, and Kapha
- Dhatu (tissue): All tissues rejuvenated
- Srotas (channel): All channels cleansed, especially channels of elimination.
Triphala pacifies Vata-Vikar and cleanses the digestive tract. This herbal powder is aided in elimination and purification. It tones and strengthens the digestive tract and promote regular and complete the evacuation of the bowels. This Ayurvedic powder helps with the digestion and assimilation of food, improves blood circulation and has anti-inflammatory properties.
It revitalizes the whole body by removing toxins, gas, and distension whilst a nourishing the nervous system. It is good for anemia, fatigue, candida, cancer, allergies, constipation, diarrhea, yeast infections, indigestion, and skin disorders. Triphala is a rejuvenating tonic.
Trikatu is a combination of dry ginger, black pepper, and long pepper. It is effective for burning Ama (metabolic waste and toxins) which is the prime cause of all disease. It supports better digestion and cures constipation. It stimulates the liver to secrete bile which is vital for fat digestion and absorption. Trikatu is used in the treatment of jaundice. It also balances Kapha.
Shunthi (Synonyms: Zingiber officinale, Sukku, Chukku, Aushadha, Muhaushadha, Nagara, Vishva, Vishvabheshaja, Shringavera, Vishva) is dry ginger powder. It is hot in potency and increases Pitta and decreases Kapha. It is a digestive stimulant. Ginger is also used to give relief in seasickness and morning sickness.
Maricha (Marich) is known as Gol Mirch, Kali Mirch or Black Pepper. This is dried unripe seeds of the plant, Piper nigrum a perennial shrub. Taste is pungent (Katu) in taste, hot in potency and pungent after digestion (Katu Vipak). This herb mainly works on the digestive, circulatory and respiratory system. It is expectorant, carminative, antipyretic, anthelmintic and antiperiodic. Black Pepper is useful in difficult breathing, chronic indigestion, obesity, sinus congestion, fever, intermittent fever, cold extremities, colic, cooking spice, cholera, gastric ailments, gas, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, worms, sore throat, and cough.
Black Pepper should be taken cautiously in High Pitta and digestive inflammations.
Pippali is known as Pippali, Pipal, Long Pepper and Dried Catkins. It is fruits of a plant Piper longum. It is pungent (Katu) in taste, hot in potency and sweet (Madhur Vipak) after digestion. The main organs on which it works are digestive, reproductive and respiratory. It has analgesic, anthelmintic, aphrodisiac, carminative and expectorant properties and is used in the treatment of digestive and respiratory ailments such as gas, bloating, distension, digestive weakness, excess phlegm, asthma, bronchitis, colds, coughs, and laryngitis. It is also used in rheumatic pain, gout, paralysis, etc. as it reduces Vata inside the body, gives relief in pain and digests Ama (toxic waste produced in the body to incomplete digestion).
Pippali increases Pitta inside the body. So, people of Pitta nature should use it cautiously. Moreover, the long term and excessive use of Pippali is contraindicated in Ayurveda.
Sarpi or Go Ghrita is ghee made from cow’s milk. It is described in Ayurveda as Sapta dhatu vardhak and Ojo vardhak. When Ghrita is consumed in medicinal proportion, it improves general, mental and physical health. It is Buddhi vardhaka (augmenting intelligence), Smriti vardhaka (enhancing memory) and Deepana (improves appetite). It cures internal dryness. Go Ghrita helps the liver fat-soluble nutrients to the body organs. Its regular intake promotes strength by improving the digestive capacity.
Ayurvedic action of Triphala Ghrita
- Anulomana: Mild laxative, redirects the flow downwards
- Deepan: Increase appetite.
- Kasahara: Removes cough.
- Netrarogaghna: Treats eye disorders
- Pachana: Digests Ama but does not increase appetite.
- Pramehaghna: Alleviates diabetes
- Rasayan: alternative tonics, prevent or remove the effects of age, increase the vigor of healthy persons and cure the ailments of the sick.
- Virechana: Removes from the anal canal aggravated Doshas.
Health Benefits of Triphala Ghrita
- This Ayurvedic ghee is very nutritious.
- It cures internal dryness.
- This herbal ghee gives strength to the brain, nerves, eyes, rectum and other body organs.
- It nourishes gastrointestinal mucosa, lubricates it, enhances the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and strengthens the colonic flora of useful microbes.
- This is very good for the eye as it has significant anticataract, antioxidant, cleansing and rejuvenating properties.
- This medicated ghee gives relief in dry eyes, red eyes, and infection.
- Very good detoxifies the body.
- Very good for stomach as cleans the intestines and clears acids.
- It treats the bowel and aid elimination of toxins from the intestines.
- It pacifies Vata and Pitta.
When applied externally, it cleanses the minute channels and penetrates through various layers of the cornea. It nourishes and strengthens the eyes. Tarpana karma with Triphala Ghrita is effective in reliving different ocular symptoms.
Important Medicine Uses of Triphala Ghrita
- Arbuda (Tumor)
- Arma (Pterygium)
- Computer vision syndrome (Eye problems caused by a computer such as an eye strain, pain, fatigue, blurred-double vision, dry-red eyes)
- Kamala (Jaundice)
- Kandu (Itching)
- Kasa (Cough)
- Kesha Patana (Falling of hair)
- Khalitya (Alopecia)
- Netra Ruja (Pain in eyes)
- Netraroga (an Eye disorder)
- Netrasrava (Chronic dacryocystitis/epiphora)
- Pradara (Excessive vaginal discharge)
- Rakta Dosha (Vitiation of Blood and its components)
- Shukla (Opacity)
- Shvayathu (Oedema)
- Timira (early stage of Cataract)
- Vartma Roga (Disease of eyelids)
- Visarpa (Erysipelas)
- Vishamajvara (Intermittent fever)
The Dosage of Triphala Ghrita
The recommended dosage of medicine is ¼ to a ½ teaspoon, once or twice a day, with warm water.
It should be taken ten minutes before the meal.
Or take as directed by a doctor.
Suggestions, Contraindications, Interactions, Side-effects, and Warnings
- This medicated ghee is completely safe to take this medicine in recommended doses.
- There is no known side-effect of Triphala ghrita.
- Do not use during pregnancy.
- This can be used as Kajal.
- Effectivity of herbal medicine depends on many factors. A medicine suitable for one person may not essentially give the same result in another person.
- The exact dose depends on the age, strength, digestive power of the patient, the nature of the illness, the state of the viscera and humours, and the properties of individual drugs.
- Keep away from the sight and reach of children.
- It should be taken cautiously and preferably in low dosage in the following conditions:
- Digestive weakness, impaired digestion
- The weakness of the liver
- Suffering from Whitish and foul-smelling stool
- Chronic fever
- People suffering from obesity, heart diseases, high blood pressure, diabetics, high cholesterol level, etc.
Pharmacies Making Triphala Ghrita
You can buy this medicine online or from medical stores. Since it is a classical medicine, it is manufactured by many Ayurvedic pharmacies.
Name of some of the Ayurvedic Pharmacies manufacturing this medicine is given below:
- Baidyanath Triphala Ghrita
- Dabur Triphala Ghrita
- Arya Vaidya Sala Kottakal Triphala Ghritam
- and many other Ayurvedic pharmacies.