NEW DELHI, INDIA, April 30, 2006: Common ayurvedic formula triphala strengthens tissues, prevents ageing, and promotes health and immunity by scavenging free radicals and inhibiting formation of uric acid in the body, a new research has discovered. When triphala was tested for superoxide radical scavenging activity, it was observed that in addition to reacting with superoxide radical, it also inhibited uric acid formation, reported Current Sciences, a magazine.
Triphala, which is made from fruits of three medicinal herbs – amalaki (Emblica officinalis), haritaki (Terminalia chebula) and bibhitaki (Terminalia bellerica), is non-habit forming and widely prescribed by ayurvedic practitioners. It strengthens tissues, prevents ageing, promotes health and immunity, the study claims. The study also shows that triphala inhibits formation of uric acid. A small amount – 20 to 126 microgram per milliliter of triphala – can effectively inhibit uric acid formation by 5 to 86 per cent. It cures constipation problem, cleanses and tonifies the gastrointestinal tract.