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Aging, a physiological state in which there is a progressive decline in organ functions, delay in regeneration, and development of age-related diseases, is a multifactorial process. Ayurveda, the traditional Indian system of medicine which, when translated literally, means science of life, recommends the use of certain herbal drugs to retard aging. The present chapter addresses the health benefit of Triphala, an herbal formulation composed of the three fruits of Terminalia chebula Retz. (Haritaki, family Combretaceae), Terminalia bellirica Roxb. (Bibhitaki, family Combretaceae) and Phyllanthus emblica Linn. or Emblica officinalis Gaertn. (Amalaki or the Indian gooseberry, family Euphorbiaceae). It is accredited to be a rejuvenating drug and to give strength to debilitated organs. Scientific studies carried out in the past two decades have validated many of the ethnomedicinal claims, and research has shown Triphala to possess beneficial effects in many geriatric conditions. The current chapter addresses the validated pharmacological properties. |
