Triphala: Envisioning Its Role in Dentistry

Abstract

Triphala is an important rasayana drug, used since time immemorial and described in the Ayurveda as a "tridoshic rasayana" (Charka 1500 BC), having balancing and rejuvenating effects on the three constitutional elements that govern human life (vata, pitta, and kapha). The synergy of the three "fruits" (Amalaki-Phyllanthus emblica, Bibhitaki-Terminalia belerica, and Haritaki-Terminalia chebula) produces the tonifying, detoxifying, mildly antiseptic, rejuvenative and laxative effects of this classic formulation. Such a wide array of actions of triphala is supposed to be because of the 47 tannins and 35 phytochemicals which have been so far isolated from it. In Ayurveda, Triphala holds a paramount position as, naturally; many illnesses require first to be treated with purificatory therapy. In recent times, Triphala is being widely studied and researched in the dental arena for its anti-caries, antioxidant, anti-collagenase, and anti-microbial activities. This review on Triphala throws an inclusive limelight on the properties of Triphala and its numerous applications in dentistry.

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