10/28/2025
I sure have a bunch of this, so perhaps I’ll add this to my Vision Refresh formula
The answer to this week's Herbal Trivia question is Triphala. "This Ayurvedic formula made from three fruits is a superb bowel tonic. It mildly lowers blood sugar levels."
Triphala is a superb bowel tonic. It is useful for constipation due to atonicity of the bowel, especially laxative dependent constipation. It promotes bowel regularity, normalizes transit time, and it reduces cholesterol reabsorption. Because of its antioxidant and antimutagen effects, regular use of Triphala may help to prevent bowel cancer. In Ayurvedic medicine, this formula is not only used to enhance bowel function, it also improves digestion, reduces inflammation, strengthens the eyes and helps prevent atherosclerosis.
It mildly lowers blood sugar levels.
This traditional formula helps prevent diabetic retinopathy and cataracts and is also used for correcting visual problems such as cloudy vision and poor night vision.
It is used topically as a wound dressing for cuts, bed sores, and incisions.
This classic Ayurvedic formula is made of equal parts of 3 fruits: Vibhitaki (Beleric myrobalan), Haritaki (Chebulic myrobalan), and Amla (Emblic myrobalan). The powder is often mixed in water or taken with ghee or honey.
Small doses act as a tonic remedy, while large doses act as a laxative.
This blog is intended as an informational guide. The remedies, approaches and techniques described herein are meant to supplement, and not be a substitute for professional medical care or treatment. They should not be used to treat a serious ailment without prior consultation with a qualified health care professional.