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Nelli (Phyllanthus emblica): Amla, Triphala's Third Fruit (Phyllanthus emblica) - Sri Lankan medicinal plant
Fruits & Seeds

Nelli (Phyllanthus emblica): Amla, Triphala's Third Fruit

(Phyllanthus emblica)

Nelli (Phyllanthus emblica) is the fruit that plays a trick on you: bite it and it is astringent and

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Aralu (Terminalia chebula): Haritaki and the Triphala Tradition (Terminalia chebula) - Sri Lankan medicinal plant
Fruits & Seeds

Aralu (Terminalia chebula): Haritaki and the Triphala Tradition

(Terminalia chebula)

Aralu (Terminalia chebula) carries an unusual reputation: Tibetan medical texts depict it in the han

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Thippili (Piper longum): Long Pepper for Digestion and Breathing (Piper longum) - Sri Lankan medicinal plant
Fruits & Seeds

Thippili (Piper longum): Long Pepper for Digestion and Breathing

(Piper longum)

Thippili (Piper longum) looks like a small grey catkin rather than a pepper, but one taste settles t

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Bulu (Terminalia bellirica): Bahera and the Third Fruit of Triphala (Terminalia bellirica) - Sri Lankan medicinal plant
Fruits & Seeds

Bulu (Terminalia bellirica): Bahera and the Third Fruit of Triphala

(Terminalia bellirica)

Bulu (Terminalia bellirica) is the least famous member of a famous trio. Where aralu and nelli are w

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