Triphala stands for three fruits, with tri being three and phala being fruits. It is used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat many conditions, from headaches to liver problems to constipation. Triphala is believed to be a blood purifier with anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties that can boost health in many aspects of the body, including hair health. The collagen in Triphala is also believed to speed the healing process.
Amalaki
Amalaki, also known as the Indian gooseberry, is a strong source of vitamin C, which protects hair from breaking. Indian gooseberries also contain many phytochemicals that boost general body health. Boosting body health is critical because, if there's a deficiency, the body will deliver nutrients to vital organs first and to the hair last, according to myhairlossadvisor.com. Amalaki's phytochemicals include tannins, polyphenols, flavonoids, ellagic acid, gallic acid, quercetin and kaempferol. This light green fruit is sour in taste due to its acidic content. It has laxative properties as well.
Haritaki
Haritaki is among the mildest laxatives utilized in Ayurvedic medicine. Haritaki is known as a stomachic in the practice, meaning it aids stomach and digestive function. In Ayurvedic medicine, haritaki is utilized to improve nutritional imbalances in a person's system, thus boosting overall body health and leading to good hair health. It is said to benefit the entire process of digesting, absorbing, assimilating nutrients from foods, along with helping in the process of excreting wastes. It's also used to prevent blood clotting in Ayurvedic practice. Haritaki fruit extract also has antibacterial and anti-fungal properties, according to a study published in the March 2008 journal "Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine." Study authors Yogesh S. Biradar, Sheetal Jagatap, K. R. Khandelwal and Smita S. Singhania of the University of Pune in Pune, Maharashtra, India, found that a substance in the fruit inhibits growth of bacteria like Escherichia coli as well as fungi. E-coli cause many infections, including those in the urinary tract. Haritaki extract also may have an effect on parasites like Amoeba giardia, according to the study.
Bibhitaki
Bibhitaki, or behra, is a bitter herb. It also is thought to be beneficial during wound healing by practitioners of Ayurvedic medicine. Bibhitaki supports health of a person's muscles, bones and nutrient plasma and acts as a laxative and a tonic. It's also used as an antipyretic in Ayurvedic medicine, meaning it can help to reduce fevers. This fruit also can be called beleric myrobalan or bedda nut, though it is not really a nut. It is found in Indian forests and plains.
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