Seema Jain and Ankit Agarwal
Abstract
In this study, the phytochemical profile and total phenolic and flavonoid contents of triphala and its constituent parts, Terminalia bellirica, Terminalia chebula, and Emblica officinalis, were assessed. After preparing methanolic extracts from the dried fruits, the primary secondary metabolites were qualitatively screened. All samples tested positive for flavonoids, alkaloids, phenolics, and other bioactive compounds. Quantitative estimation was performed using colorimetric methods. The Total Phenolic Content (TPC) was highest in E. officinalis (117.50 mg GAE/g), while T. bellirica showed the highest Total Flavonoid Content (TFC) (104.39 mg QE/g). The Triphala extract demonstrated moderate levels of both phenolics (90.41 mg GAE/g) and flavonoids (51.04 mg QE/g), reflecting the cumulative contribution of its constituents. These findings support the antioxidant potential and therapeutic value of Triphala and its ingredients, justifying their traditional use in Ayurvedic medicine.