Triphala Mandur Medicinal Usage, Dosage and Side effects

Ayurvedic Triphala mandur health benefits for treatment of stomach problems and anaemia. Know the ingredients and uses of Triphala mandur. Know the diseases in which this medicine is effective. This is very effective in digestive desorders. Learn how to use this medicine?

Triphala Mandur is herbomineral ayurvedic preparation containing Triphala and Mandur (iron rust) and indicated in treatment of Amlapitta.

It is a Mandoor Kalp. Mandura Kalpas are the Shodhita Mandura (iron) containing herbomineral formulations of Ayurveda. Mandura is the combination of Ferric Oxide (59.14%), Ferrous Oxide (26.7%), Chlorides (4.4%), Magnesium (3.9%), Sodium (1.7%) and few bother trace elements. Mandura / Mandoor Bhasma increases hemoglobin level and cures anemia and used in treatment of anemia, poor digestion, skin diseases, dyspepsia, hepatic and splenic disorders, jaundice, and edema. It detoxifies blood. It is a powerful hematinic.

Mandura Bhasma is effective in kidney diseases and presence of albumin in the urine (albuminuria). It has liver protecting activities and is useful for treating liver diseases.

The combination of herbs and iron make it beneficial in treating various digestion related problems. Triphala Mandoor alleviates Pitta by clearing Pachaka pitta from the digestive system and hence gives relief in Amlapitta. Amlapitta (=gastritis) is a disease caused due to vitiation of certain attributes of Pitta like the Drava guna (fluidity) and Amla guna (sourness). It causes vitiated pitta (Vidagdhajirna=simple dyspepsia) Dosha at the initial stages and later causes inflammation and corrosion of the Sleshmadhara kala of the Amashaya i.e. mucous membrane of the stomach and duodenum.  Here is given more about this medicine, such as benefits, indication/therapeutic uses, composition and dosage.

  1. Manufacturer: Baidyanath
  2. Reference Text: Bhaishajyaratnavali, Amlapittadhikara
  3. Synonyms: Triphaladi Mandura, Triphala Mandoor, Triphala Manduram
  4. Availability: Online and at medical stores
  5. Type of medicine: Classical Medicine
  6. Main Indication: Indigestion, gastritis, colic, anemia

Ingredients of Triphala Mandur

  1. Mandura (Bhasma) 1 Part
  2. Haritaki (Pericarp) 1/3 Part
  3. Bibhitaka (Pericarp) 1/3 Part
  4. Amalaki (Pericarp) 1/3 Part

Mandura is purified by a special method and boiled in Gomutra till it becomes a rasakriyu (a paste). Then the powders mentioned in the yogas are added and stirred well. While warm, Vatakas are prepared. This can be kept in powder form also.

  • Rasa (taste on tongue): Kashaya (Astringent)
  • Guna (Pharmacological Action): Shita (Cold),
  • Virya (Action): Shita (Cooling)


Go-mutra is considered elixir of life and used in treatment of wide variety of diseases. It is the most effective natural remedy for treatment of diseases. It has purifying action on body. Its combination with iron, triphala cures anemia / pandu.


  2. Guna (Pharmacological Action): Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry)
  3. Virya (Action): Shita (Cooling)
  5. Dosha effect: Balances Vata, Pitta and Kapha
  6. Dhatu (tissue): All tissues rejuvenated
  7. Srotas (channel): All channels cleansed, especially channels of elimination.



Ayurvedic Action / Karma

  1. Deepan: Enkindles the digestive fire.
  2. Krimighn: Worm destroying.
  3. Kusthaghna: herbs which treats skin diseases.
  4. Lekhaniya: Scrape the waste residues out of the body by a drying action.
  5. Pachana: Directly ‘digest’ Ama. They do not necessarily stimulate digestion as well.
  6. Pandughna: Used in anemia.
  7. Prameha: Useful in diabetes.
  8. Raktadoshahar: blood purifying
  9. Rasayana: Rejuvenative
  10. Shodhana: Clear the excess doshas out of the body.
  11. Shothahar: Removes inflammation.

Biomedical Action

Carminative: Either prevent formation of gas in the gastrointestinal tract or facilitate the expulsion of said gas, thereby combatting flatulence.

Digestive Stimulant: Stimulates the secretion of digestive enzymes and facilitates digestion.

Haematinic: Helps in the formation of blood cells in the process of hematopoiesis

Benefits of Triphala Mandur

  1. It balances Vata and Pitta.
  2. It improves hemoglobin level.
  3. Due to presence of Vitamin C (in Amla) it supports better assimilation of iron.
  4. It gives relief in digestive problems.
  5. It cleans the intestines and clears acids.
  6. It treats the bowel and aid elimination of toxins from the intestines.
  7. Triphala intake gives relief in constipation.

Important Therapeutic Uses of Triphala Mandur

  1. Abdominal pain, gas
  2. Amlapitta or Hyperacidity
  3. Anemia
  4. Indigestion
  5. Loss of appetite

Dosage of Triphala Mandur

  1. The recommended dosage of 250 -500 mg or 1 to 2 tablets.
  2. It should be taken once or twice a day.
  3. It is to be taken with honey and Ghee.
  4. Or take as directed by doctor.

Suggestions, Contraindications, Interactions, Side-effects and Warnings

  2. Do not exceed prescribed dosage.
  3. Avoid intake of heavy to digest, spicy and pungent food items.
  6. Keep away from the sight and reach of children.

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