The Story Behind Triphala: A Three-Fruit Tradition

Triphala — literally "three fruits" — is one of the most recognisable names in Indian herbal tradition, made from Amla, Haritaki, and Baheda in a specific ratio.

Three fruits, one blend

Amla (Indian gooseberry) contributes a sharp, sour character. Haritaki, often called the "king of herbs" in traditional literature, is known for its astringency. Baheda rounds out the blend with a milder, slightly bitter note.

Why the ratio matters

Traditional formulations call for a specific balance between the three fruits — not an equal split. Straying from that ratio changes both the taste and the character of the finished powder, which is why sourcing each fruit individually and blending with care matters as much as the fruits themselves.

From tree to jar

At Kavionaa, each of the three fruits is collected and dried separately before being stone-ground together, preserving the character of each component rather than processing them as an undifferentiated mix.

Triphala remains a household name across India precisely because it has stood the test of centuries — a simple idea, done with care.