Dāruṇaka Lepa · दारुणक लेप
Darunaka (dandruff); scalp itch.
Triphala
Triphalā त्रिफला
triphala cosmetic-relevant
The 'three fruits' — Haritaki + Bibhitaki + Amalaki in equal parts. Tridoshic; anti-Meha; anti-Kushtha; appetiser; eyesight-improving.
The single most ubiquitous Ayurvedic formula. Mixed in equal parts by weight: Haritaki + Bibhitaki + Amalaki.
Cosmetic uses:
- Eye wash (Triphala decoction; the most classical eye-tonic)
- Hair conditioning rinse (Triphala decoction post-shampoo)
- Face wash powder (mixed with milk/honey)
- Tooth powder (component of every Ayurvedic toothpowder)
- Internal Rasayana (5 g at bedtime with warm water; anti-aging)
The three myrobalans together cover all three doshas — Haritaki (Vata), Bibhitaki (Kapha), Amalaki (Pitta), which is what makes Triphala tridoshic.
Constituent ingredients (3)
| Ingredient | Botanical | Functions |
|---|---|---|
| Haritaki (Chebulic Myrobalan) Harītakī | Terminalia chebula | anti-aging, Vayasthapana, purgative (mild) |
| Bibhitaki (Beleric Myrobalan) Bibhītakī | Terminalia bellirica | astringent, hair-tonic, tridoshic |
| Amalaki (Indian Gooseberry) Āmalakī | Phyllanthus emblica (= Emblica officinalis) | rasayana supreme, hair-blackening, anti-aging |
Recipes built from this group (5)
Triphalā Netra-Prakṣālana · त्रिफला नेत्र-प्रक्षालन
eye strain; computer-eye.
Triphalā Rasāyana · त्रिफला रसायन
daily Rasayana; anti-aging.
Triphalādi Mukha Lepa · त्रिफलादि मुख लेप
uneven complexion; dullness.
Triphalādi Rūkṣa Udvartana · त्रिफलादि रूक्ष उद्वर्तन
weight reduction; cellulite.