Open AccessEffect of Triphala on dextran sulphate sodium-induced colitis in rats
Author(s) -
Vinay Rayudu,
A. J. Solomon Raju
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
ayu
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0976-9382
pISSN - 0974-8520
DOI - 10.4103/0974-8520.153787
Subject(s) - superoxide dismutase , colitis , malondialdehyde , medicine , catalase , constipation , drug control , traditional medicine , antioxidant , pharmacology , gastroenterology , chemistry , oxidative stress , biochemistry
Herbal products from Ayurveda were always in the forefront in providing leads to new drug discovery. Triphala, an ancient Ayurvedic herbal formulation comprises of equal portions of Amalaki, Bibhitaki and Haritaki and is used extensively for constipation, as an anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-arthritic, hypoglycemic and an anti-aging agent.