hey everybody its Monica bloom banyan ambassador and creator of heyMonicab.com
today let's talk triphala. Triphala is a traditional Ayurvedic herbal
formulation of three specific fruits from India Amalaki, Bibhitaki and
Haritaki. now these three fruits have been used for thousands of years to
support health and digestion. I kind of like to think of them as an Ayurvedic
Super Hero Squad that fights natural toxins and returns harmony to the body
but that's just me. the wonderful and amazing thing about triphala is it's a
potent but gentle cleanser particularly for the digestive system this is why
it's a common go-to for those in the know when your elimination needs a
little help. it's detoxifying and balancing actually
to the whole body and we'll get to more on that in a second but first I want to
teach you the easiest way to reap the benefits of triphala and that's in the
form of a tea. in Ayurveda simply drinking a cup of triphala tea every day
could be one of the most beneficial practices you can do for your digestive
health. let's check it out steep by steep I mean step by step. so first you need to
cut a standard mug is just fine then you are going to use about a quarter of a
teaspoon or maybe like a half a teaspoon so we're gonna add that and then we're
gonna take some boiling water and there really is no rule on how much water to
use however the less water you use the stronger the flavor. then you're going to
give it a little stir and you're going to cover with a
lid for a couple hours. now a long steep is totally optional but soaking the
powder gives the herbs time to brew together making for a better tasting cup
okay so traditionally it's suggested to drink the tea in the morning upon rising
or at night before bed but finding the right time for you depends on how
triphala affects your body so be willing to experiment until you find something
that really works for your preference if you opt for in the morning you can leave
your tea on the counter just deep overnight if you would rather
drink the tea before bed make the tea during the day so it's good to go when
you come home. when you're ready to drink it add some hot water to warm it up most
people prefer the tea warm and especially if you're looking for an
elimination boost, that should also help. to get maximum benefit make sure
that you are drinking your triphala tea on an empty stomach
all right so we know the flavor of triphala is not everyone's favorite
cup of tea the taste profile is unique to say the least but in Ayurveda
taste is considered a crucial part of the healing process when you take
triphala as a tea not only are you choosing the most traditional way of taking it you're
also kicking those taste buds into gear igniting the digestive process sending
messages into the body about the good stuff that's coming down the pipe and
initiating your body's own natural response. if it helps you can add a
teaspoon of honey for taste and it also helps deliver the triphala to get
deeper into the tissues stir that around like so now people also
ask me about the dregs of the powder that are in here and you can drink them
if you want to totally optional you'll still be getting the benefits of
triphala either way
one last thing aside from simply drinking it you can use triphala tea for
a whole bunch of cleansing treatments for example you can use it as a
mouthwash a hair wash and you can even use it as a DIY topical skin cleanser
just let the teeth thoroughly cool and strain it well pour it through like a
fine cloth like a doubled over cheesecloth several times until all of
the particles are out of there. Banyan botanicals triphala is ethically
harvested sustainably sourced and even fair wild certified. Got triphala
questions we've got Ayurvedic answers! find more information in our Ayurvedic health
guides or our blog posts and feel free to leave a comment below thank you so
much for watching and here's to your health
oh I'm so glad this is good for me