Triphala, a cornerstone of ayurvedic medicine, is a composite herbal preparation containing equal proportions of the fruits of three myrobalans,
Emblica officinalis, Terminalia chebula and Terminalia bellirica.

This preparation is known to be a safe hypoglycemic agent. Triphala prevents aging, imparts immunity and improves mental faculties. It helps to detoxify the liver, restore digestion and purify blood. Triphala is widely used in a large number of medicinal preparations. It is also a laxative that rejuvenates the membrane lining the digestive tract and contributes to effective cleansing of the colon, a key condition in Ayurveda to maintaining optimum health.

When consumed for a long period, it helps reduce excess weight. It promotes good colon health and acts as a laxative without causing cramps or irritation. It gently stimulates the intestinal walls and restores tone to the colon, thus helping in the elimination process, providing a colon cleansing effect. Its anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory activity is useful in the treatment of ophthalmia. It helps in healing ulcers in cases of Pyoderma gangrenosum and in the treatment of Lipoma. It has shown in-vitro anti-oxidant activity. It is effective in preventing superoxide induced hemolysis of the red blood cells. It also prevents lipid peroxidation induced by Fe3+/ADP/Ascorbate system in liver mitochondria.

Guggul, also known as Commiphora Mukul and Guggulipid, is a very effective herbal medicine for controlling obesity and cholesterol. It is a well established fat burning agent all over the world, very popular in America, Japan, Europe and many other western nations. Guggul is a resin known to increase white blood cell counts and possess strong disinfecting properties. It has long been known to lower cholesterol and triglycerides, while maintain or improve the HDL to LDL ratio. It is one of the very first "broad spectrum drugs" with a wide therapeutic range. A broad mode of action makes this herb very helpful even in protecting against ailments such as common cold, and various skin, dental and ophthalmic infections. One of the most famous herbs in Ayurvedic medicine, Guggul possesses strong purifying and rejuvenating powers. People today most commonly use it to benefit from Guggul's lipid regulating and immunomodulating properties. It has been shown that Guggul can lower blood cholesterol by 14-27% and can lower triglycerides by 22-30%. The effects that Himalaya's Guggul has on the blood cholesterol levels is comparable to prescription medications but, being a natural plant extract, it is a far superior and much safer product. Guggul works on the liver by increasing the metabolism (or break down) of the bad cholesterol known as LDL Cholesterol. After taking the product for 4 to 12 weeks, total cholesterol levels can drop, triglyceride levels can drop and an increase in HDL (the good cholesterol) of approximately 16% can occur, weight-loss and fat burning agent have been well researched and documented.

Main Active Constituents: Withaferin, Withanolides, Withanine, sitoindosides, Somniferine, Alkaloids and Ethanolides.  

Withanolides are believed to account for the multiple medicinal application of Ashwagandha. It stimulates the activation of immune system cells such a lymphocytes. It inhibits inflammation and improves memory.

Taken together, these actions support the traditional reputation of Ashwagandha as a tonic or adaptogen.

Action (pharmacology): Tonic, nervine, sedative, nerve restorative, adaptogen, aphrodisiac, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immunomodulator, free radical scavenger, antistress, rejuvenative, hypotensive, antispasmodic, antiarthritic. Ashwagandha is called Rasawana, which means powerful rejuvenator in Ayurvedic terminology. It increases hemoglobin (red blood count) and hair melanin.

Indications:Stress, general debility, depression & moodiness, aging, fatigue (temporary and chronic), anxiety, depressed immunity, sexual debility in males, infertility, memory loss, hormonal imbalances, weakness during pregnancy, stress induced disorders, rheumatic disorder, anxiety neurosis, wounds and ulcers, weakness due to prolonged illness, loss of body heat, lactation.

Take with lots of liquid, milk, honey and ginger when under weight, bone weakness and premature aging are present.

Useful for patients taking cancer chemotherapy and radio sensitization.

Antitumor, anticancer, increases physical endurance, antioxidant due to antistress and immunomodulator.

Amalaki is a carminative and stomachic. It is used in Ayurveda as a cardiotonic, aphrodisiac, antipyretic, antidiabetic, cerebral and gastrointestinal tonic.  

It raises the total protein level and increases the body weight due to positive nitrogen balance.                             
It has been found to have an anabolic effect.
Anabolic refers to Muscle Building

In India, Shatavri has been used for thousands of years as a rejuvenating tonic for the female system. From daughters, to mothers, to grandmothers Shatavri balances a woman during her cycles through life; offering soothing, restorative relief from PMS, menstrual and menopausal imbalances, while helping to gently tone and strengthen her reproductive system.

Details:

• Adaptogenic herb - helps reduce the negative effects of daily stress.
• Part used: Root.
• Blend actions: Pure shatavri root. Adaptogenic herb for female health.
• Qualities: Earth, sweet, bitter, cooling, tonic and rejuvenating.
• Systems: Reproductive, circulatory, respiratory and digestive.
• Ayurveda: Women’s herb. Decreases Vata & Pitta, increases Kapha or ama in excess.

All in one!
Shatavri parallels the actions of: dong quai, wild yam, raspberry leaf and evening primrose.