Triphala

Monograph

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Accepted Names (English)

Amalaki(common)Amla(common)Emblic(common)Emblic myrobalan(common)Harad(common)Haritaki(common)Indian gooseberry(common)Myrobalan(common)Phyllanthus emblica(proper)Terminalia chebula(proper)

Accepted Names (French)

Amalaki(common)Amla(common)Emblic(common)Emblic myrobalan(common)Harad(common)Haritaki(common)Indian gooseberry(common)Myrobalan(common)Phyllanthus emblica(proper)Terminalia chebula(proper)

Approved Health Claims

Traditionally used in Ayurveda as a mild laxative for the relief of occasional constipation
Traditionally used in Ayurveda as an eye tonic
Traditionally used in Ayurveda as Rasayana (rejuvenative tonic)
Traditionally used in Ayurveda as a digestive tonic to promote digestive fire, increase appetite and aid in digestion (stomachic)
Traditionally used in Ayurveda to help relieve symptoms such as heartburn and indigestion associated with Amlapitta (hyperacidity/dyspepsia)
Source of antioxidants/Provides antioxidants
Source of antioxidants/Provides antioxidants that help fight/protect (cell) against/reduce (the oxidative effect of/the oxidative damage caused by/cell damage caused by) free radicals
Traditionally used in Ayurveda to help expel intestinal worms (vermifuge)
Traditionally used in Ayurveda to help relieve cough
The laxative claim is based on the Ayurvedic Medicine; however, this is not a stimulant laxative nor a bulk-forming laxative. The mode of action is unclear and the laxative effect is mild
The above uses can be combined on the product label if from the same traditional or non-traditional system of medicine (e.g. Traditionally used in Ayurveda as a mild laxative for the relief of occasional constipation and to help relieve symptoms such as heartburn and indigestion associated with Amlapitta (hyperacidity/dyspepsia))
For multi-ingredient products: To prevent the product from being represented as a "traditional medicine", any indicated traditional use claim must refer to the specific medicinal ingredient(s) and recognized traditional system of medicine from which the claim originates when 1) both traditional and modern claims are present or 2) when claims originate from multiple systems of traditional medicine (e.g. Triphala is traditionally used in Ayurveda as a mild laxative for the relief of occasional constipation). When ALL of the medicinal ingredients (MIs) in the product are used within the SAME identified system of traditional medicine AND the product makes ONLY traditional claims, listing of MIs in the traditional claim(s) is not required
To prevent the product from being represented as a "traditional medicine", any indicated traditional use claim must refer to the specific medicinal ingredient(s) and recognized traditional system of medicine from which the claim originates when 1) both traditional and modern claims are present or 2) when claims originate from multiple systems of traditional medicine (e.g. Triphala is traditionally used in Ayurveda as a mild laxative for the relief of occasional constipation)
When ALL of the medicinal ingredients (MIs) in the product are used within the SAME identified system of traditional medicine AND the product makes ONLY traditional claims, listing of MIs in the traditional claim(s) is not required

Approved Health Claims (Français)

Traditionally used in Ayurveda as a mild laxative for the relief of occasional constipation
Traditionally used in Ayurveda as an eye tonic
Traditionally used in Ayurveda as Rasayana (rejuvenative tonic)
Traditionally used in Ayurveda as a digestive tonic to promote digestive fire, increase appetite and aid in digestion (stomachic)
Traditionally used in Ayurveda to help relieve symptoms such as heartburn and indigestion associated with Amlapitta (hyperacidity/dyspepsia)
Source of antioxidants/Provides antioxidants
Source of antioxidants/Provides antioxidants that help fight/protect (cell) against/reduce (the oxidative effect of/the oxidative damage caused by/cell damage caused by) free radicals
Traditionally used in Ayurveda to help expel intestinal worms (vermifuge)
Traditionally used in Ayurveda to help relieve cough
The laxative claim is based on the Ayurvedic Medicine; however, this is not a stimulant laxative nor a bulk-forming laxative. The mode of action is unclear and the laxative effect is mild
The above uses can be combined on the product label if from the same traditional or non-traditional system of medicine (e.g. Traditionally used in Ayurveda as a mild laxative for the relief of occasional constipation and to help relieve symptoms such as heartburn and indigestion associated with Amlapitta (hyperacidity/dyspepsia))
For multi-ingredient products: To prevent the product from being represented as a "traditional medicine", any indicated traditional use claim must refer to the specific medicinal ingredient(s) and recognized traditional system of medicine from which the claim originates when 1) both traditional and modern claims are present or 2) when claims originate from multiple systems of traditional medicine (e.g. Triphala is traditionally used in Ayurveda as a mild laxative for the relief of occasional constipation). When ALL of the medicinal ingredients (MIs) in the product are used within the SAME identified system of traditional medicine AND the product makes ONLY traditional claims, listing of MIs in the traditional claim(s) is not required
To prevent the product from being represented as a "traditional medicine", any indicated traditional use claim must refer to the specific medicinal ingredient(s) and recognized traditional system of medicine from which the claim originates when 1) both traditional and modern claims are present or 2) when claims originate from multiple systems of traditional medicine (e.g. Triphala is traditionally used in Ayurveda as a mild laxative for the relief of occasional constipation)
When ALL of the medicinal ingredients (MIs) in the product are used within the SAME identified system of traditional medicine AND the product makes ONLY traditional claims, listing of MIs in the traditional claim(s) is not required

Approved Dose Ranges

Population	Dose Range	Frequency
Amalaki	3–6 mg	per day
Haritaki	1–3 mg	per day
Bibhitaki	1–3 mg	per day
Amalaki + Haritaki + Bibhitaki (Triphala)	1–3 mg	per day
Amalaki + Haritaki or Bibhitaki	2–3 mg	per day
Haritaki + Bibhitaki	1–3 mg	per day

Cautions & Contraindications

cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding (HC 2009).

cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen.

cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms worsen or if laxative effect does not occur within 7 days (HC 2009; Pray 2006; CPhA 2002).

cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if cough worsens or persists for more than 1 week.

contraindicationDo not use if you have fever or any undiagnosed gastrointestinal trouble (HC 2009).

adverse_reactionWhen using this product you may experience a laxative effect.

Ingredients Covered

Harad Haritaki Terminalia chebula

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