In Ayurveda, the treatment of many diseases has been suggested from the rules of eating and drinking to herbs and since the Vedic period, people have been staying healthy through it. Triphala is a powerful Ayurvedic combination, which is prepared by mixing three fruits or herbs, hence including it in your diet can have many benefits for health. Triphala powder is prepared by mixing Amla, Harad (Haritaki) and Baheda (Bibhitaki) in a certain quantity. Its consumption can save you from many health problems, but it is very important to take it properly. Taking many herbs with milk is considered beneficial. In this article we will know whether you can take Triphala powder with milk and what is the right way to take it in winters.
Triphala powder is rich in many plant properties and is also a source of vitamins and minerals. You can take it in the morning on an empty stomach or at night before sleeping. Triphala is taken in two ways, one with milk and the other with water. So let us know about this in detail from experts.
Information about Triphala is given in Health Line. For example, many powerful compounds like phenol, tannin, phylumbellic acid, rutin, curcuminoids and emblicol etc. are found in Amla. Apart from this, Amla contains good amounts of Vitamin C, amino acids and many minerals.
Talking about the benefits of Bibhitaki i.e. Bahera, according to the study given in PubMed, it is helpful in reducing the level of uric acid in gout patients. Apart from this, Bibhitaki contains gallic acid and ellagic acid in abundance. These two phytochemicals not only manage blood sugar levels and insulin resistance in the body but also have a positive effect on body weight.
Similarly, Haritaki or Harad is also very beneficial. Phytochemicals like terpenes, polyphenols, anthocyanins and flavonoids are found in it, which are beneficial for health in many ways. Let us know from experts how you can make Triphala powder a part of your diet in the right way.
Director of All India Institute of Ayurveda, Professor Pradeep Kumar Prajapati says that Triphala powder should be taken sparingly with milk. It should not be taken directly by preparing Ksheerpak (this is a method in which herbs are cooked) i.e. Triphala should not be boiled in milk, because when you mix Triphala and milk in this way, the milk will become astringent or curdle. However, it is not that Triphala powder cannot be taken with milk. You can take it by mixing it with lukewarm milk, but still it is better to take it with milk in very small quantities.
Experts say that during winters, Triphala should be taken with hot water only, which is very beneficial for you. You can take it in the morning on an empty stomach. In case of any kind of medical condition, one should first talk to the doctor. Only after this make it a part of your daily routine.
Along with many research information, it has been told in Health Line that Triphala has anti-inflammatory properties, hence it reduces inflammation. Apart from this, it is also beneficial in diabetes. Triphala is helpful in protecting you from premature aging (premature age marks on the skin, fine lines, thickening of the skin, wrinkles, pigmentation). Anti cancer properties are found in it. Apart from this, it is also helpful in weight loss and reducing cholesterol.
