Analysis of Quality Control Parameters of Commercially available Triphala Churna - A Renowned Polyherbal Formulation of India

In recent times, the global preference has shifted from allopathy medicines to herbal supplements for various healthcare needs. India, being a pioneer country of Aayurveda has gifted numerous herbal medicines to the world, that are extremely effective without any side effects. Triphala is one such polyherbal medicine that has worldwide reach as a laxative. Considering broad public consumption of Triphala, it is very much essential to ensure its safety, efficiency and efficacy. In this study, various commercially available Triphala churna samples were screened on the bases of organoleptic, physico-chemical and phytochemical parameters suggested by World Health Organization. Along with these traditional approaches, the present study also includes a modern approach of screening the churna samples with respect to a biochemical marker compound by High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). The findings of the study indicate a remarkable variation in therapeutically important phytoconstituents among various commercial brands of Triphala. The study emphasizes on strict standardization and quality control guidelines for all the herbal formulations such as Triphala so that maximum people from all around the world can avail their benefits without any reluctance regarding their safety.