Triphala

Human studies are limited for most purported benefits, though preclinical evidence suggests various effects; some clinical data supports dental plaque reduction.

Benefits

Immunostimulatory
anti-inflammatory
antioxidant
gastroprotective
anti-arthritic
hypolipidemic
nephroprotective
radioprotective.

Key compounds

Polyphenolic compoundsflavonoidsgallic acid

May help with

Used in Ayurvedic medicine for dental caries
anemia
jaundice
constipation
asthma
fever
chronic ulcers
inflammation
obesity
and to strengthen the immune system.

Best for these goals

Immunostimulatoryanti-inflammatoryantioxidantgastroprotectiveanti-arthritichypolipidemicnephroprotectiveradioprotective.

How to use it

Herbal formulation, mouthwash

Evidence level

Limited

Cautions & interactions

Rare gastrointestinal side effects; avoid if taking CYP3A4 or CYP2D6 substrate drugs. | Interactions: May increase risk of side effects from drugs metabolized by CYP3A4 and CYP2D6 enzymes.

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