Triphala is constituted by fruits of the vegetable species Emblica officinalis (Amalaki), Terminalia bellerica (Bibhitaki) and Terminalia chebula (Haritaki), mixed in equal proportions according to the preparation used for centuries in traditional Indian medicine for intestinal cleansing, detoxification and as an immunostimulant. The three plants have numerous biological properties such as helping the body to eliminate toxins, strengthen and stimulate the action of the liver, help the correct functionality and intestinal motility by relieving constipation and reducing meteorism. Obviously in combination they play synergistic action exponentially improving the therapeutic potential.
Triphala is considered a preparation based on tridosic herbs with rebalancing and rejuvenating effects. The name Triphala, mentioned in the ancient Indian Ayurvedic texts, is a Sanskrit word and means “three fruits”, each of which already has fabulous properties individually but which combined take on exponential strength and healing characteristics: Emblica officinalis (Amalaki), Terminalia Chebula (Haritaki) and Terminalia Bellerica (Bibhitaki). The recipe for this traditional herbal supplement dates back thousands of years and is mentioned in traditional Indian texts. The formulation is used for colon cleansing and rejuvenation. It has been used for years to remove fecal matter from the body, preventing the formation of toxins, rebalancing the intestinal and skin microbiota. in particular Triphala inhibits intestinal Candida, helps stimulate bile flow and contraction of intestinal smooth muscles that generate peristalsis, prevents bloating. Several studies have demonstrated Triphala’s potential as a therapeutic agent for weight loss and body fat reduction.
The main constituents of Triphala are tannins, gallic and ellagic acid derivatives, and chebulinic acid, potent antioxidants with activity5-7. Triphala contains numerous other bioactive compounds such as flavonoids (quercetin and luteolin), saponins, anthraquinones, amino acids, fatty acids and various polysaccharides6. These compounds are synergistically responsible for the intestinal and hepatoprotective effects of Triphala. Triphala polyphenols such as chebulinic acid are transformed by the human intestinal microbiota into bioactive metabolites, which have shown strong potential in preventing oxidative damage2. The nutritional aspect is mainly due to the high content of vitamin C, Amalaki is an excellent source of vitamin C and represents the most concentrated and bioavailable source of vitamin C in the plant kingdom. Triphala has a physiological emollient and lubricating intestinal action with active principles capable of stimulating the secretion of bile and peristalsis.
Ganoderma lucidum in China is known , in China as “Ling zhi” whereas in Japan it is known as “Reishi”. In these two countries it is however considered the “mushroom of immortality” because of its officinal properties. It is the most known among the officinal mushrooms, known for thousands of years to the traditional oriental medicine, which included it, in the ancient herbals, as the most effective natural remedy. In the traditional Chinese medicine it is used in the treatment of many pathologies and as a metabolic activator, it contains active principles able to regulate the level of cholesterol, glycaemia and to act positively on cardiac arrhythmia1. Many scientific studies have highlighted the properties of Ganoderma, identifying, within it, a great number of beneficial substances for the body. Ganoderma contains numerous antioxidant active principles such as polyphenols, flavonoids, vitamin C, which neutralize the damage caused by free radicals, the organic germanium that helps mitochondrial activity and cellular oxygenation, which means it helps to fight the effects of aging and enhance memory and learning. Still triterpenes with adaptogenic action but also hepatoprotective and hypocholesterolemic and antitumor9,10Beta-glucans, polysaccharides and glycoproteins with immunomodulatory functions. In particular, the immunomodulatory protein called ling zhi-8 (LZ-8)11 related to an ancestral protein of the immunoglobulin superfamily. The polysaccharides of G. lucidum show regulatory capacities towards the immune system, resulting in antitumor and antioxidant effects12-14 . Ganoderma extract has been shown to protect against oxidative stress following intense exercise15, also regulates gene expression in aging skin cells and induces cytokine secretion, suggesting potential anti-aging effects15
For the first time, a preparation based on such a combination of herbs and active ingredients is proposed and marketed.