GIRIVANA

Digestion

Comfortable, regular digestion

Classical digestive spices and the three fruits of Triphala tradition, for everyday digestive comfort.

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Agni: the centre of Ayurvedic health

Ayurveda places digestion at the heart of wellbeing. Agni, the digestive fire, transforms food into nourishment. When agni is balanced, digestion feels comfortable and regular; when it is weak or irregular, the classical texts describe heaviness, bloating and sluggishness.

Kitchen spices with a long tradition

  • Jeera (cumin), Saunf (fennel) and Ajwain (carom): everyday seeds used in cooking and after meals.
  • Hing (asafoetida): a pinch in lentils and vegetables.
  • Pippali, Kali Mirch and dry ginger: together known as Trikatu, the “three pungents”.
  • Pudina (mint): a cooling after-meal herb.

Triphala: three fruits in balance

Triphala combines amla, haritaki and bibhitaki in equal parts. It is one of the most widely used classical formulations, traditionally taken at night with warm water to support regular digestion.

Eating habits that support digestion

  • Eat the largest meal at midday, when agni is traditionally considered strongest.
  • Eat warm, freshly cooked food and avoid overeating.
  • Sip warm water rather than iced drinks with meals.
  • Leave about three hours between dinner and bed.

If digestive discomfort is persistent or severe, see a doctor.

Related reading

Questions about digestion

What is Triphala made of?

Equal parts of three dried fruits: amla, haritaki and bibhitaki.

When are digestive herbs traditionally taken?

Usually after meals with warm water; Triphala is traditionally taken at night.

Are kitchen spices really part of Ayurveda?

Yes. Cumin, fennel, carom, asafoetida, ginger and pepper are all used in classical Ayurvedic texts and formulations.

Health supplement. Not for medicinal use. Not to exceed the recommended daily usage. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult your doctor before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a medical condition. Read the label before use.