A capsule of concentrated extracts of the three Triphala fruits, Haritaki, Bibhitaki and Amalaki, with Bhumyamalaki and licorice root. Licensed by Health Canada as a traditional Ayurvedic formula. From Sewanti, a Canadian Ayurvedic brand based in Vancouver.

Key ingredients

• Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) 125 mg: One of the three Triphala fruits; 10.9:1 extract, equivalent to 1360 mg dried fruit
• Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica) 125 mg: The second Triphala fruit; 10.9:1 extract, equivalent to 1360 mg dried fruit
• Amalaki (Phyllanthus emblica) 125 mg: Indian gooseberry, the third Triphala fruit; equivalent to 1360 mg dried fruit
• Bhumyamalaki (Phyllanthus niruri) 83.35 mg: Supporting Ayurvedic herb; equivalent to 908 mg dried herb
• Licorice / Yastimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra) 41.65 mg: Classic harmonizing herb in Ayurvedic formulas; equivalent to 451 mg dried root

Adults looking for a traditional Ayurvedic digestive formula. Not for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

1. Adults: take 2 capsules once daily, on an empty stomach before bedtime, with warm water.
2. Or use as directed by a health care practitioner.
3. Read all cautions before use.

• Size: 90 vegan capsules (500 mg)
• Recommended use (Health Canada NPN 80019321): Traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine in the treatment of indigestion, constipation, and to strengthen the eyes.
• Dose: Adults, 2 capsules once daily, on an empty stomach before bedtime with warm water
• Medicinal ingredients (per capsule, 10.9:1 extracts): Terminalia chebula 125 mg; Terminalia bellirica 125 mg; Phyllanthus emblica 125 mg; Phyllanthus niruri 83.35 mg; Glycyrrhiza glabra 41.65 mg
• Non-medicinal ingredients: vegetable capsule (hypromellose, water)
• Vegan capsule
• Canadian brand (Padmashri Naturals Inc., Vancouver, BC)

Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use if you are taking thiazide diuretics, cardiac glycosides, corticosteroids, stimulant laxatives or other medications that may aggravate electrolyte imbalance. Consult a health care practitioner before use if you have a liver disorder, or if you have abdominal pain, nausea, fever, vomiting or hemorrhoids, or a chronic gastrointestinal disorder. Stop use if persistent abdominal cramps, spasms and/or pain occur. Keep out of reach of children. Read the label and follow directions.

What does 'Plus' mean?

Alongside the three Triphala fruits, the formula adds Bhumyamalaki and licorice root.

When should I take it?

Take 2 capsules once a day on an empty stomach before bedtime, with warm water.

Can I take it with a laxative or water pill?

No. The label says not to use it with stimulant laxatives, thiazide diuretics, cardiac glycosides or corticosteroids. Speak with a health care practitioner if you take any medication.