What Are the Most Common Triphala Side Effects?
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Triphala is an alternative medicine that was originally used in India hundreds of years ago. It is popular due to the fact that there are very few side effects compared with other similar treatments. Some potential triphala side effects include diarrhea or an increased amount of gastrointestinal gas. In some cases, a person may have difficulty sleeping after taking the medicine. The severity of these side effects depends on the dosage taken.
A high dosage of triphala may induce several unwanted side effects. Diarrhea is the most common, if the supplement is taken in a large quantity. This is also more common among first time users. If the dose is repeated, then this may lead to continuous diarrhea over a period of time, so it’s important for triphala to be taken at the recommended doses.
A lower dose can still produce side effects, although this is often just an increased amount of gas in the intestines. It can still cause diarrhea, however. For this reason, triphala is a nutritional supplement that should be avoided by pregnant women.
An example of one of the several indirect triphala side effects is that it can cause dehydration due to diarrhea. A person suffering from diarrhea will lose a lot of fluid very quickly and is at risk of becoming dehydrated. The person will feel very weak and should drink more fluids as soon as possible, since dehydration can be a dangerous problem.
Another indirect side effect is damage to the colon muscles. Again, this is due to the diarrhea that a large dosage can induce. If this occurs over a prolonged period of time, then it can put excess strain on the muscles in the colon, which can cause problems. Although this is a rare side effect, it is still one to be aware of. Usually, as long as the stated dosage is adhered to, then the most severe effects won’t occur, although this varies between different people.
Triphala is reported to have a number of health benefits, such as an increased level of digestion and appetite, as well as being an effective detoxification substance. Research has shown that it does indeed have health benefits when it comes to detoxification. There is also some evidence that the substance may work as an anti-cancer chemical to some extent.
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anon308265
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Triphala is awesome. It worked for me. I took it in large dosage (two teaspoons in a room temperature glassful of water) and I experienced diarrhea. However, I didn't give up. After two months, I could tell a big difference. My body was healing, getting rid of toxins (that's to the white people who messed up the world with toxins, and continue to, directly or indirectly, processed foods, hormones-enhanced dairy, insecticides/chemicals on plants, cars/vehicles smog, and all their crap goes in oceans). I had many problems, like blood stagnation/clotting, bad immune system, prone to cold/flue/allergies, headaches, thyroid problems, skin problems. I think Triphala cured 40-50 percent of my problems in about six months. I don't like going to doctors (unless it's emergency). I began my course again, and I plan to go for 12-24 months. I do mix other natural herbs in triphala, though, I only take 1 teaspoon in 1 glass of warm water, twice daily after about an hour of food/eating. Triphala is natural and has no side effects (other than diarrhea if overused). |
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anon300914
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Can triphala for a two month old baby cause a gastrointestinal problem? Or erosive gastritis? I was advised to apply the churna on his stomach because my son had an umbilical hernia. The allopathic doctors advised to wait for eight months when it will go on its own. But i was advised to go to a siddha, so I got this triphala churna and applied it at night.
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anon284909
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Is triphala good for IBS (constipation?)Can it can be taken for a long period of time without any side effects? Does triphala make the body weak? Please give all the health benefits of triphala. I am taking baba ramdev's triphala guggule tablets. Is it good? Please let me know. -- Shadab R. |
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anon240143
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Triphala has been in use for thousands of years. The majority of body ailments emerge from the stomach, mainly skin, weight, hair loss etc. Triphala acts as a cleansing agent and builds immunity. You will find results after taking it over several months. |
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anon134817
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I wonder if it's true or you heard from others that triphala cures scabies? true or false or any other advice! |
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pharmchick78
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Excellent article! I think so many people get caught up in the whole herbs / alternative medicinal substances thing and forget that these things really can impact your body just as much as a pharmaceutical medication.
So although it may seem perfectly safe to take the triphala (or mullein leaf, or cleavers herb or chickweed herb) supplement because it has a pretty picture of a flower on the front, seriously, check with your doctor first.
Your body is unique, and it can react in a totally unexpected way even to the most blase of supplements, so you really need to work with your doctor when starting anything like this.
I know it's not as fun as just going to the store and stocking up on pretty bottles, but, in all seriousness, it could save your life. So make the appointment -- don't gamble with your health. |
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naturesgurl3
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Great article -- I would just like to add that, although triphala does have some unfortunate intestinal side effects, it really can have a lot of medical benefits.
For example, the diarrhea sometimes caused by triphala can sometimes be part of your detoxification process, in which case it is actually a good (albeit uncomfortable) thing.
However, side effects aside, triphala also has a number of benefits. It is very rich in antioxidants, and can also help with digestion and circulation (like ginger, with other side effects).
Also, triphala is known as having antibacterial and antiviral properties as well, and has also been shown to work well as an anti-inflammatory.
So even if you're scared at the thought of going through your toilet paper stash, do consider giving triphala a chance -- it really can do a lot of good for your body, provided you use it correctly, of course. |
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googlefanz
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Do you know anything about how triphala would interact with ginseng? I have been taking ginseng for its health benefits for several years now, but I have recently become interested in expanding the amount of medicinal herbs I take, and thought that with all the triphala benefits, it might be a good one to try.
So can you tell me what the appropriate triphala dosage would be to take for someone who's body is already used to taking a fairly substantial amount of ginseng, or if it is even appropriate to take triphala and ginseng together?
Thanks for the information. |
