The Ayurveda Experience April 06, 2021
Triphala is ancient Ayurvedic recipe consisting of equal parts of dry powders of three herbs -
Amalaki – Emblica officinalis
Vibhitaki – Terminalia bellirica
Haritaki – Terminalia chebula
Triphala is a good remedy for diabetes, hypertension, migraine, high cholesterol, obesity, constipation and such other numerous lifestyle disorders.
One of the under-appreciated benefit of Triphala is, its utility in comprehensive Ayurvedic eyecare.
In ancient Ayurvedic textbooks, we can find many remedies of Triphala for eyecare.
A few important of those are explained below.
Collyrium wicks (Anjana Varti) prepared with Triphala is useful as collyrium to relieve discharge. This is useful because of astringent principles.
Seed pulps of the fruits of Haritaki, Bibhitaki and Amalaki are taken in the ration of 3:2:1. They are rubbed in water and wick is prepared (varti). This wick is used to as collyrium in netra sravas ( pathological eye discharge).
This is said to arrest even the most stubborn, difficult and chronic discharges occurring from the eyes.
8. SpecialTriphala home remedy for eye care
This special Triphala remedy is useful to anyone who has repeated eye disorders like dryness of eyes, irritation, redness, itching sensation, burning sensation etc.
It also helps to some extent in people with vision power related issues.
People suffering from computer vision syndrome - CVS
People who complain of eye dryness post eye-surgery
People who work near hot furnaces or under the sun, who travel a lot and complain about frequent eye irritation.
Ingredients:
Triphala Churna (powder) - half teaspoon
Honey - 8-10 drops
Ghee - 3 - 4 drops.
Method of preparation, intake
How to make?
Mix all the three in a bowl thoroughly to make a paste.
How to take?
Take the paste along with water at night, after food.
How long to take?
It can be taken for 2 - 3 months or even longer. It is traditionally told as something that can be taken on daily basis for a long period of time.
Contraindications:
It is best to avoid this in pregnant mothers and children below 5 years of age.
These are a few ways in which Triphala is used for comprehensive eye-care.
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