Triphala Extract
Phyllanthus emblica · Terminalia chebula · Terminalia bellirica
Taken for digestion and regularity.
40% tannins · three fruits in equal parts
What it’s
taken for.
And how good the evidence is.
| Taken for | Evidence | What the studies show |
|---|---|---|
| Regularity | Some | Its stool-loosening effect is well recognised, and a few small trials support it. |
| Everyday digestive comfort | Traditional | One of the most used Ayurvedic digestive formulas. Controlled human trials are limited. |
| Appetite and acidity | Traditional | Long traditional use. Little trial data. |
| "Detox" and weight | None | Popular claims. We found nothing worth quoting. |
Grades are our reading of published human trials on the ingredient, not tests of this product. Moderate: several controlled trials agree. Some: a few do. Early: small or preliminary. Traditional: long use, little trial data. None: nothing worth quoting. How we grade evidence
What the
research says.
Triphala is a widely used Ayurvedic digestive formula. Human trials are limited; it can loosen stools. A long history of use is not the same as strong evidence from controlled human studies.
Read the full triphala guide: 15 questions answeredIngredient research is not a clinical trial of this product. These findings do not promise an outcome.
Who should check with a doctor first
Check with a doctor first if you are pregnant, have a bowel condition, or take regular medication. Stop use if cramps or diarrhoea occur.
Three questions.
Worth asking.
About any Triphala product. Ours included.
- 01What is the ratio of the three fruits?
Classical triphala is equal parts amla, haritaki and bibhitaki. Amla costs more than the other two, so the ratio is worth asking about.
- 02Extract or churna (ground fruit)?
Churna is ground fruit. Extract is concentrated. A capsule can hold either, and the price should reflect which one it is.
- 03Was the seed removed?
Traditional preparation uses the fruit rind without the seed. Grinding whole fruit adds weight and little else.
What’s in
the capsule.
| Botanical identity | Phyllanthus emblica · Terminalia chebula · Terminalia bellirica |
|---|---|
| Source material | Amla, haritaki and bibhitaki fruit · 1:1:1 |
| Amount per capsule | 500 mg |
| Standardisation | 40% tannins |
| Measurement method | Method to be disclosed with the report |
| Pack | 60 vegetarian capsules |
Product specification. Measured values for each batch are on that batch’s report.
Read the
fine print.
An independent report for each finished batch, with the lab, methods, measured values and limits. That’s our commitment.
This is an example of the information to inspect. No results, lab names or certificates have been invented.
How we testThe paperwork.
Without the small print.
Illustrative layout only. No test results or lab identity are represented here.
EXAMPLE LAYOUT / EVERY BATCH COMES WITH ITS FULL REPORT.
A little more
to go on.
Why specify the measurement method?
A percentage needs context. Methods can measure different groups of compounds, so the method should be read alongside the figure.
Where can I inspect a batch report?
Every batch comes with its own independent lab report, published on this site under the batch number printed on the bottle. The layout shown on this page is an example, not a result.
How many capsules are in the bottle?
60 vegetarian capsules. The amount listed on this page is per capsule, not a personalised daily-use recommendation.
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