Tuesday, July 16, 2013
PRODUCT DATA SHEET
1. Product Name: Swastha Thriphala
2. General Introduction:
The Traditional Medical System of Sri Lanka has evolved throughout the
centuries, and benefited by a Royal sponsorship from the time of King Budhadasa,
onwards (circa 400 A.D). The King was himself an accomplished physician, and
through his active participation developed an organized medical system throughout
the island which enjoyed full state recognition. A special feature of the indigenous
system of medicine of today as it has evolved from the time of King Buddadasa, is
that it is a synthesis of a number of systems that existed in the South Asian region, -
viz: the dominant Ayurvedic system originating in the Indian sub-continent, the Unani
system of Greco- Arabian origin, the Siddha system of Dravidian origin, and the
Deshiya Chikitsa system, which prevailed in our little island prior to the progressive
introduction and influence of Ayurveda, and the other systems. Thus the Sri Lankan
indigenous system, which is a composite blend also bears a uniqueness where some
of the constituent plant species utilized in the poly-prescriptions are endemic ones,
similar to the species utilized in the other aforementioned systems.
Within the Sri Lankan system one of the most frequently dispensed
preparations is Thriphala. This formulation contains the dried fruits of Aralu
(Terminalia chebula Retz.), Bulu (Terminalia bellirica (Gaertn) Roxb.) and Nelli
(Phyllanthus emblica Linn.) Thriphala as an Ayurvedic preparation has been used for
thousands of years to promote health, immunity and longevity, by the maintenance
within the human system of a sequence of proper digestion, absorption and
elimination. Thus, Thriphala can benefit all ages, as a means of maintaining good
health. It also acts as a rejuvenator that retards the ageing process, and enhances the
body’s immunity to disease. The three fruits of the Thriphala formulation have now
been scientifically researched and the results provide reason to vindicate the
traditional claims.
Link Natural using scientifically optimised process protocols faithful to the
original Ayurvedic procedures have produced Swastha Thriphala. It has the added
advantage of dosage control and quality standards based on modern pharmaceutical
practice.
2
3. Presentation:
In three pack sizes, of 30, 60 and 120 tablets. Each tablet contains 550 mg
(equivalent to 1 g of Thriphala) of a propriety blend of Aralu, Bulu and Nelli.
4. Constituents:
Scientific name of plant Name in English
Name given
in
SLAP *
Plant
part
utilised
Phyllanthus emblica Linn.
(Euphorbiaceae)
Emblic myrobalan Nelli Fruit
Terminalia chebula Retz.
(Combretaceae)
Chebulic myrobalan Aralu Fruit
Terminalia bellirica (Gaertn) Roxb.
(Combretaceae)
Belliric myrobalan Bulu Fruit
* Sri Lanka Ayurveda Pharmacopoeia, 2 nd edition, 1994
5. Therapeutic effects:
Swastha Thriphala contributes to proper digestion, absorption and waste
elimination. As a regulator of the metabolic system, it will help in reducing obesity,
stress related disorders and gastric problems. Swastha Thriphala has health
maintenance and anti-aging properties leading to good health and rejuvenation.
6. Indications:
Bowel irregularity, constipation, indigestion, flatulence, hyperacidity, gastric
irritation, regurgitation, lack of enthusiasm, fatigue, general debility and lack of
resistance to diseases.
7. Directions for use:
· For rejuvenation and maintenance of good health:-
One to Two tablets, twice a day as a wellness habit.
· For hyperacidity, gastric irritation, indigestion, flatulence, and stress-related
disorders.:-
Two tablets, twice a day, as required.
3
· For constipation and bowel irregularity.:-
Two to four tablets, after dinner, as required. (Commence with two tablets at
night, and increase the dosage to three and four if needed.)
Not to be taken when pregnant or if the patient has diarrhoea.
8. TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
1.Analytical profile:
Physical description :
a. Appearance : Greyish yellow oval shaped tablets
b. Hardness : 5-6 kg/cm2
c. Disintegration time : NMT 45 min
d. Friability : NMT 1%
e. Thickness : 0.63-0.65 cm
f. Uniformity of weight : complies with BP*
2. Microbiological assessment :
a) Total viable aerobic count : complies with BP*
* British pharmacopoeia
9. Pharmacological activities of the constituent plants of Link Swastha Thriphala
Tablet :
Constituent plant species Reported relevant bioactivity
Phyllanthus emblica Linn. antioxidant, cytoprotective1
hepatoprotective2 used for constipation,
peptic ulcer and scurvy3, anti-hepatitis,
anti-cancer, anti-tumor, regulation of
stomachal function, immunomodulator4,
anti-tumor activity5, useful for burning
sensation in abdominal and cardiac
4
regions and epigastric pain6, antimutagenic
activity7.
Terminalia chebula Retz. improves gastrointestinal motility8, anticaries
agent9, promotes digestive power,
heals wounds and ulcers10, cardiotonic11,
antioxidant12.
Terminalia bellirica (Gaertn) Roxb. hepatoprotective13, laxative, used in
piles14 used in inflammatory affections
of small intestine, dyspepsia and
biliousness15.
10. References :
1. Bandyopadhyay, S. K., Pakrashi, S. C., Pakrashi, A., 2000. J Ethnopharmacol. 70,
171-176.
2. Gulati, R. K. , Agrawal, S., 1995, Indian J Exp Biol. 33, 201-208.
3. Joshi, S. G., 2000, Medicinal plants, Oxford and IBH Publishing Co. Ltd, pp181-
182.
4. Xia, Q., Xiao, P., Wan, L., Kong, J., 1997, Zhonggu Zhong Yao Za Zhi. 22, 518-8,
525.
5. Jeena, K. J. , Girija, K., Ramadasan, Ku., 2001, J Ethnopharmacol. 75, 65-69.
6. Singh, B. N., Sharma, P. V., 1971, J. Res. Ind. Med. 5, 223
7. Kaur, S., Arora, S., Kaur, K., Kumar, S., 2002, Food Chem Toxicol, 40, 527-34.
8. Tamhane, M. D., Throat, S. P., Rege, N. N., Dahanukar, S. A.,1997, J. Postgrad.
Med. 43, 12-3
9. Jagtap, A. G., Karkera, S. G., 1999, J Ethnopharmacol, 68, 299-306
10. Joshi, S. G., 2000, Medicinal Plants, Oxford and IBH Publishing Co. Ltd, pp 144.
11. Chandra, R. V. R., Kumari, S. V. R., Reddy, M., 1990, Fitoterapia, 61, 6
12. Saleem, A., Ahotupa, M., Pihlaja, K., 2001, Z Naturforsch, 56, 973-8
13. Anand, K. K., Singh, B., Saxena, A. K., 1997, Pharmacol Res,36, 315-321
14. Joshi, S. G., 2000, Medicinal Plants, Oxford and IBH Publishing Co. Ltd, pp 143.
15. Sivarajan, V. V., Balachandran, I., 1994. Ayurvedic Drugs & Their Plant Sources,
Oxford and IBH Publishing Co. Pvt Ltd, India, pp 505.
1. Product Name: Swastha Thriphala
2. General Introduction:
The Traditional Medical System of Sri Lanka has evolved throughout the
centuries, and benefited by a Royal sponsorship from the time of King Budhadasa,
onwards (circa 400 A.D). The King was himself an accomplished physician, and
through his active participation developed an organized medical system throughout
the island which enjoyed full state recognition. A special feature of the indigenous
system of medicine of today as it has evolved from the time of King Buddadasa, is
that it is a synthesis of a number of systems that existed in the South Asian region, -
viz: the dominant Ayurvedic system originating in the Indian sub-continent, the Unani
system of Greco- Arabian origin, the Siddha system of Dravidian origin, and the
Deshiya Chikitsa system, which prevailed in our little island prior to the progressive
introduction and influence of Ayurveda, and the other systems. Thus the Sri Lankan
indigenous system, which is a composite blend also bears a uniqueness where some
of the constituent plant species utilized in the poly-prescriptions are endemic ones,
similar to the species utilized in the other aforementioned systems.
Within the Sri Lankan system one of the most frequently dispensed
preparations is Thriphala. This formulation contains the dried fruits of Aralu
(Terminalia chebula Retz.), Bulu (Terminalia bellirica (Gaertn) Roxb.) and Nelli
(Phyllanthus emblica Linn.) Thriphala as an Ayurvedic preparation has been used for
thousands of years to promote health, immunity and longevity, by the maintenance
within the human system of a sequence of proper digestion, absorption and
elimination. Thus, Thriphala can benefit all ages, as a means of maintaining good
health. It also acts as a rejuvenator that retards the ageing process, and enhances the
body’s immunity to disease. The three fruits of the Thriphala formulation have now
been scientifically researched and the results provide reason to vindicate the
traditional claims.
Link Natural using scientifically optimised process protocols faithful to the
original Ayurvedic procedures have produced Swastha Thriphala. It has the added
advantage of dosage control and quality standards based on modern pharmaceutical
practice.
2
3. Presentation:
In three pack sizes, of 30, 60 and 120 tablets. Each tablet contains 550 mg
(equivalent to 1 g of Thriphala) of a propriety blend of Aralu, Bulu and Nelli.
4. Constituents:
Scientific name of plant Name in English
Name given
in
SLAP *
Plant
part
utilised
Phyllanthus emblica Linn.
(Euphorbiaceae)
Emblic myrobalan Nelli Fruit
Terminalia chebula Retz.
(Combretaceae)
Chebulic myrobalan Aralu Fruit
Terminalia bellirica (Gaertn) Roxb.
(Combretaceae)
Belliric myrobalan Bulu Fruit
* Sri Lanka Ayurveda Pharmacopoeia, 2 nd edition, 1994
5. Therapeutic effects:
Swastha Thriphala contributes to proper digestion, absorption and waste
elimination. As a regulator of the metabolic system, it will help in reducing obesity,
stress related disorders and gastric problems. Swastha Thriphala has health
maintenance and anti-aging properties leading to good health and rejuvenation.
6. Indications:
Bowel irregularity, constipation, indigestion, flatulence, hyperacidity, gastric
irritation, regurgitation, lack of enthusiasm, fatigue, general debility and lack of
resistance to diseases.
7. Directions for use:
· For rejuvenation and maintenance of good health:-
One to Two tablets, twice a day as a wellness habit.
· For hyperacidity, gastric irritation, indigestion, flatulence, and stress-related
disorders.:-
Two tablets, twice a day, as required.
3
· For constipation and bowel irregularity.:-
Two to four tablets, after dinner, as required. (Commence with two tablets at
night, and increase the dosage to three and four if needed.)
Not to be taken when pregnant or if the patient has diarrhoea.
8. TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
1.Analytical profile:
Physical description :
a. Appearance : Greyish yellow oval shaped tablets
b. Hardness : 5-6 kg/cm2
c. Disintegration time : NMT 45 min
d. Friability : NMT 1%
e. Thickness : 0.63-0.65 cm
f. Uniformity of weight : complies with BP*
2. Microbiological assessment :
a) Total viable aerobic count : complies with BP*
* British pharmacopoeia
9. Pharmacological activities of the constituent plants of Link Swastha Thriphala
Tablet :
Constituent plant species Reported relevant bioactivity
Phyllanthus emblica Linn. antioxidant, cytoprotective1
hepatoprotective2 used for constipation,
peptic ulcer and scurvy3, anti-hepatitis,
anti-cancer, anti-tumor, regulation of
stomachal function, immunomodulator4,
anti-tumor activity5, useful for burning
sensation in abdominal and cardiac
4
regions and epigastric pain6, antimutagenic
activity7.
Terminalia chebula Retz. improves gastrointestinal motility8, anticaries
agent9, promotes digestive power,
heals wounds and ulcers10, cardiotonic11,
antioxidant12.
Terminalia bellirica (Gaertn) Roxb. hepatoprotective13, laxative, used in
piles14 used in inflammatory affections
of small intestine, dyspepsia and
biliousness15.
10. References :
1. Bandyopadhyay, S. K., Pakrashi, S. C., Pakrashi, A., 2000. J Ethnopharmacol. 70,
171-176.
2. Gulati, R. K. , Agrawal, S., 1995, Indian J Exp Biol. 33, 201-208.
3. Joshi, S. G., 2000, Medicinal plants, Oxford and IBH Publishing Co. Ltd, pp181-
182.
4. Xia, Q., Xiao, P., Wan, L., Kong, J., 1997, Zhonggu Zhong Yao Za Zhi. 22, 518-8,
525.
5. Jeena, K. J. , Girija, K., Ramadasan, Ku., 2001, J Ethnopharmacol. 75, 65-69.
6. Singh, B. N., Sharma, P. V., 1971, J. Res. Ind. Med. 5, 223
7. Kaur, S., Arora, S., Kaur, K., Kumar, S., 2002, Food Chem Toxicol, 40, 527-34.
8. Tamhane, M. D., Throat, S. P., Rege, N. N., Dahanukar, S. A.,1997, J. Postgrad.
Med. 43, 12-3
9. Jagtap, A. G., Karkera, S. G., 1999, J Ethnopharmacol, 68, 299-306
10. Joshi, S. G., 2000, Medicinal Plants, Oxford and IBH Publishing Co. Ltd, pp 144.
11. Chandra, R. V. R., Kumari, S. V. R., Reddy, M., 1990, Fitoterapia, 61, 6
12. Saleem, A., Ahotupa, M., Pihlaja, K., 2001, Z Naturforsch, 56, 973-8
13. Anand, K. K., Singh, B., Saxena, A. K., 1997, Pharmacol Res,36, 315-321
14. Joshi, S. G., 2000, Medicinal Plants, Oxford and IBH Publishing Co. Ltd, pp 143.
15. Sivarajan, V. V., Balachandran, I., 1994. Ayurvedic Drugs & Their Plant Sources,
Oxford and IBH Publishing Co. Pvt Ltd, India, pp 505.
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