The other two things in the Triphala with the Amla, have alot of benefits themselves...someplace too, I read that Triphala is one that is ok to stay on for long periods of time too. A couple of things that jumped out at me, from that link you gave:
A: Yes, there is quite an extensive body of research on Haritaki by scientists in universities throughout the world. In support of its bactricidal quality, research shows that Haritaki has anti-bacterial effect (International Journal of Cardiology, 1988). In this study the researchers tested the effect of extracts of Haritaki on a bacteria called Helicobactor Pylori. The results indicated that water extracts of Haritaki contain a heat stable agent with inhibiting effects and possible therapeutic potential for fighting Helicobactor Pylori and other bacterial species.
As for the reduction of liver disease, one study examined the effect of an herbal formula that contained Haritaki as the main ingredient along with four other herbs. The results showed that this formula enhanced the rate of recovery from hepatic amoebiasis by 73%, reducing the average degree of liver infection substantially (Journal of Ethno Pharmacology, 1996). The extract of this formula also was found to enhance cell-mediated immune response in golden hamsters with amoebic liver abscess.
(Amla) There are so many excellent qualities in Amalaki that it's hard to know where to begin. Let's start first by saying that Amalaki helps purify toxins from the body. One way Amalaki does this is by enhancing food absorption. When your digestion becomes stronger, the food you eat is converted to nutrition rather than staying undigested and producing impurities. The unique thing about Amalaki is that it heightens digestion yet is not heating. That's why it's traditionally considered one of the best herbs for balancing stomach acid. By enhancing digestion, it helps eliminate toxins from the body.
Another way that Amalaki helps purify toxins is by strengthening and stimulating the liver. If someone has accumulated toxins due to eating junk foods, leading an unhealthy lifestyle or being exposed to chemicals, Amalaki helps flush out toxins. There are so many excellent qualities in Amalaki that it's hard to know where to begin. Let's start first by saying that Amalaki helps purify toxins from the body. One way Amalaki does this is by enhancing food absorption. When your digestion becomes stronger, the food you eat is converted to nutrition rather than staying undigested and producing impurities. The unique thing about Amalaki is that it heightens digestion yet is not heating. That's why it's traditionally considered one of the best herbs for balancing stomach acid. By enhancing digestion, it helps eliminate toxins from the body.
Another way that Amalaki helps purify toxins is by strengthening and stimulating the liver. If someone has accumulated toxins due to eating junk foods, leading an unhealthy lifestyle or being exposed to chemicals, Amalaki helps flush out toxins.
That reminds me...I need to put together another supplement order--that can take me a few days to figure out. I like www.iherb.com for most stuff. Check out the Planetary Herbals products on there.
Oh cool! They have the Trikatu on there..something new I learned from searching for answers to your leaky gut question. http://www.iherb.com/Search?kw=trikatu That's what I thought too-- turmeric is better utilized when it has the pepper too: http://www.iherb.com/Doctor-s-Best-Best-Curcumin-with-Bioperine-500-mg-120-Capsules/13?at=0 http://www.iherb.com/Source-Naturals-Turmeric-Extract-100-Tablets/1421?at=0
I've been reading what you guys have been up to when I've had the chance, but I've been busy with my daughter being here. I had noticed a while back, that you hadn't been posting much- it is always a concern when someone "disappears" :) I had hoped you hadn't wiped yourself out too badly with more experimenting (ex: niacin, and iodine increase)
If you do a search for "Triphala leaky gut", there's alot of interesting stuff on the internet. I had no idea what all it is benefical for.Amla is one of the 3 ingredients of triphala I think the 3 ingredients working together makes it more beneficial than taking Amla alone, but that's my thought. I've found that the Planetary Herbals products are good ones, and I've been using their Triphala (thanks to Newport pointing me to it), and I think the Planetary Herbals "Wormwood" blend, (Artemisia Annua), is a good one. It also has Triphala in it too.
I was just reading this too for leaky gut, and gut problems caused by parasites, (while searching for Triphala- it's just above this. I'm pretty sure the pepper is what is also needed with turmeric, for it to be better utilized too:
Trikatu - Maricha - Piper nigrum, Pippali - Piper longum,Shunti - Zingiber officinalis.
Trikatu (combination of three spices, black pepper, long pepper & ginger) is carminative, appetiser, digestive, expectorant, bronchodilator, diaphoretic. It increases digestion, and increases metabolism, which help the body to reduce weight and fat absorption in the stomach. Trikatu also helps in the absorption of nutrients in the Colon that improves health and healing.
It also helps in conditions of poor assimilation due to parasites, leaky gut or low enzyme secretions, diarrhoea, food intolerances to damp, wet and heavy foods. It is a specific remedy to help burn 'ama' and undigested toxins in the digestive tract and blood stream.
As Trikatu rejuvenates the lungs it is used whenever there is cough, cold, wheezing, breathing difficulties with clear, sticky and white phlegm. Used in asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, cough and colds. It is a good remedy for hayfever and acute allergic rhinitis as an immediate way of drying up the copious nasal secretions- it has anti-allergenic effects. Also used in sinus congestion and chronic nasal blockage. Trikatu has an affinity for all the orifices of the head - clears that fuzzy headed feeling, also can help clear blocked ears and treat sore throats. http://www.ayurindus.com/user/hnpl/inter/cgi-bin/store/commerce.cgi?page=diav...,
Another interesting thing I was reading, was about Triphala and Pancreatic cancer..but I'm going to find it again on my own computer and post the link. BRB
http://www.healthsalon.org/216/triphala-herb-for-pancreatic-cancer/Hmm, the link isn't coming up to be able to just click on it and go there. I'll try it again.
http://www.healthsalon.org/216/triphala-herb-for-pancreatic-cancer/