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Triphala Kwaath

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PREPARATION

Equal proportions of dried Haritaki fruit, Bibbhitak fruit and Amalaki fruit are semi crushed and boiled in 8 parts of water. The mixture is boiled on a low flame and constantly stirred. When 1 part of water remains the mixture is filtered and used. This filtered decoction is known as Triphala-Kwaath. Triphala Kwaath is prepared in accordance with the Kwaath preparation definition and standards as described in various Ayurveda treatise.

Triphala Kwaath - Ingredient Details

NOTE

  • Triphala itself is not an individual entity but a name attributed to the combination of fruits of the plants Haritaki, Bibbhtak and Amalaki

  • Although the quantities of Haritaki, Bibbhitak and Amalaki are denoted as equal in this formulation many treatise and Vaidyas differ on the quantity. Proportions like 1:2:3 or 2:1:3 etc with respect to the three plants are used as Triphala in accordance with ailments for which it is to be used.

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