Triphala is one of the most important and potent Rasayana drug used in Indian System of Medicine. Triphala is a tridoshic rasyana having a balancing and rejuvenating effect on the three constitutional elements that constitute the human life. Triphala is rich in antioxidants, possess antibacterial, anti-viral, anti-cancer property. Triphala is also known to cure cataract and effective in treatment of Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Triphala is rich in many polyphenols, Vitamin C, and flavonoids. This review paper focuses on the phytochemical and therapeutic effect of triphala.
Phytochemical and pharmacological actions of triphala: Ayurvedic formulation - A review (PDF Download Available). Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/234044841_Phytochemical_and_pharmacological_actions_of_triphala_Ayurvedic_formulation_-_A_review [accessed Feb 5, 2016].