Triphala For Weight Loss

What is Triphala?

The name Triphala means, “three fruits”. This refers to the three components that form the supplement, which are Emblica officinalis, Terminalia chebula and Terminalia belerica. 


•       Emblica officinalis (Amalaki or Indian gooseberry) is known for its laxative and purgative properties. It is also extremely high in vitamin C, which boosts the immune system. The herb also aids in healing and blood clotting functions. It also breaks down fat accumulations and serum cholesterol.


•       Terminalia chebula (Haritaki) is a mild and safe laxative. It prevents blood clotting and improves stomach and digestive function. Terminalia chebula is commonly used to correct nutritional imbalances and streamline digestion.


•       Terminalia bellerica (Bibhitaki) is another Ayurvedic laxative. Additionally, it is beneficial to wound healing and has the ability to reduce fevers.  

Triphala is commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine.
It is known to cleanse, tone and detoxify the digestive system which can be beneficial in a number of ways including for weight loss purposes.
Triphala acts as a laxative which can relieve constipation while fighting inflammation of the digestive system.

How to use Triphala Churna for Weight Loss?
1. Triphala in Water : Take 1 teaspoon of triphala (3 to 5 grams) and mix it in a glass of hot water. Stir the mixture until the powder is dissolved completely .Drink 1 glass everyday (have it warm).
2. Triphala with Honey : Mix 1 teaspoon or 5gms of Triphala Churna powder with 1 spoon of honey. This can be consumed orally for at least 3 months to lose the excess body weight. Taking it further is also not a problem as it doesn't do any harm.

Betal leafs for Weight Loss( Obesity)

The Betel (Piper betle) leaf when combined with pepper this mixture becomes a potent weight loss tool that shows results in about eight weeks. Here’s how it works and how you can use it.

 

 
 
 

How do Betel Leaves and Pepper help you to lose weight?

Betel leaves speed up your metabolism and also aids in preventing acidity by increasing the amount  of mucous in the stomach, protecting the stomach lining from the ill effects of gastric acids.
It also helps get rid of toxins from youe stomach and helps relieve constipation(due to high fiber content).
Also according to Ayurveda texts betel leavers help reduce medha dhatu( body fat) in your body, hastening the weight loss process.On the other hand, pepper contains phytonutrients and piperine that helps in the break down of fat . The piperine content of black pepper makes it a great  digestive.
   

 

How to use: 

Take one betel leaf (make sure it is tender and green) and add 5 pepper corns to it. Now fold it up and chew on this. The pepper may be a bit too pungent for you in the beginning, so you can chew on it and keep it in your mouth, allowing your saliva to carry the nutrients into your stomach. Have this on an empty stomach, first thing in the morning for about 8 weeks.