Does anyone know about the safety of anything for detox while nursing? I haven't been able to do a whole body cleanse for 2 1/2 years (2 babies since then...) and I my thoughts are that this would be safe but would love to hear from someone. This looks like exactly what I need.

- Julianne, Sauquoit, NY , 08-19-10 (Reply)

Turmeric, triphala, trikatu, and ginger are all herbs used for gentle detox postpartum available for purchase on joyfulbelly. Turmeric is especially used to purify breastmilk. For detailed information on Ayurveda & nursing click here: * https://www.joyfulbelly.com/Ayurveda/article/Breastfeeding-Difficulties-Challenges/230

- John Immel, Asheville, NC , 01-21-11 (Reply)

Triphala is a diuretic and can be drying for some Vata constitutions, or even wake you up at night to pee. If that's happening, try haritaki alone...

- John Immel, Asheville, NC , 02-27-13 (Reply)

Where are your products grown and processed? Can we be sure they don't contain heavy metals?

- Tami, Conway, AL , 07-02-13 (Reply)

Our products come from the top vendors in the country so we can assure our customers of purity.

- John Immel, Asheville, NC , 07-03-13 (Reply)

Can you tell me if this formula contains other ingredients besides the powdered 3 fruits ? I noticed that the triphala guggulu formula contains additional ingredients. Thank you!

- jade, Paris , 10-02-13 (Reply)

This is pure organic triphala. Thanks!

- John Immel, Asheville, NC , 10-02-13 (Reply)

Works wonderful and saved my from going to hospital!Many times over would recommend to anyone with digestive troubles so gentle and relieves abdominal pain! Hare Krsna!HariBol!

- Naddina, Arden, NC , 10-02-14 (Reply)

Thanks for your stellar recommendation of Triphala, Naddina! While Triphala is a wonderful remedy for digestive troubles, each case is different in symptoms and severity. We recommend a consultation with a practitioner to find the right herb for each unique client. So glad it worked for you!

- Heather Vaughan, CAy, RYT, Albuquerque, NM , 10-06-14 (Reply)

Why does it say pregnancy? Does this help you get pregnant or does it mean dont take if you are pregnant?

- kristina, TN , 01-01-15 (Reply)

Great question, Kristina! It means don't take Triphala if you are pregnant. Other types of laxatives are much better for constipation during pregnancy.

- Heather Vaughan, CAy, RYT, Albuquerque, NM , 01-07-15 (Reply)

Is there a way to combat the insomnia that triphala brings on?

- claudia, San jose, CA , 02-02-15 (Reply)

You may soak triphala in water overnight and drink it in the morning to avoid insomnia. Or simply drink hot milk with ghee before bedtime.

- Heather Vaughan, CAy, RYT, Albuquerque, NM , 02-02-15 (Reply)

Regarding your company's "assurance" on product source and purity,can you provide specific details and documentation? Thank you,respectfully.

- Laura Novak, CA , 11-19-18 (Reply)

Joyful Belly uses organic herbs wherever possible. Organic herbs are labelled organic on Joyful Belly, so that you always know the quality of the product you are buying. We use an advanced inventory supply system to ensure minimal inventory storage and maximum freshness of all our products.From our suppliers:Your health and well-being are our highest priority, and everything we do is managed with that in mind. We employ leading experts in the field of Ayurveda, and we have partnered with reputable laboratories here in the U.S. to ensure the purity and safety of our herbs. We have an extensive system for maintaining the highest possible standards for quality control of our herbs.Testing for botanicals is classified into the following four categories: Microbiologicals, Heavy Metals, Pesticides, and Identification.All of our herbs and tablets are tested multiple times at third party labs. Our labs use all appropriate testing methods, with criteria and methods of analysis determined by the following third-party organizations and protocols:BAM (Bacteriological Analytical Manual) is the FDA's preferred laboratory procedure for microbiological analyses of foods and cosmetics. These are a collection of procedures used for the detection of bacteria, viruses, parasites, yeast, mold, and microbial toxins. AOAC (Official Methods of Analysis) International evaluates chemistry, microbiology, and molecular biology methods of analysis.USP (simply USP) is an organization that sets standards for public health and related programs to help ensure the quality, safety, and benefit of medicines, supplements, and foods.AHPA (American Herbal Products Association) is a national trade association and voice for the herbal industry. The microbial standards are in conformity with (and exceed) those specified by the AHPA.Our herbs and products are tested for arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury using independent U.S. laboratories. The acceptable limits for daily intake are as follows:Arsenic content shall not exceed 0.01 milligrams per daily dose (10 micrograms per day)Cadmium content shall not exceed 0.006 mg/d (6 micrograms per day)Lead content shall not exceed 0.02 mg/d (20 micrograms per day)Mercury content shall not exceed 0.002 mg/d (2 micrograms per day)All of our products are within the safety guidelines stipulated by the American National Standards Institute/National Sanitation Foundation International Dietary Supplement Standard 173 (ANSI 173).For an herb to be certified organic, its entire production must be free from the use of pesticides, sewage sludge, ionizing radiation, and genetic engineering (GMOs). We do spot testing for pesticides in third-party labs to ensure the integrity of the organic certification of our partner farms.The National Organics Program (NOP), is a regulatory program housed within the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service and is the gold standard in the United States for certified organic materials. A product is considered certified organic only after having been validated by an accredited certifying agency. All of our organic herbs and products are USDA certified organic.

- Kimberly Kubicke, Asbury park, NJ , 11-19-18 (Reply)

Now that's what I'm talkin about! 3rd party testing is a real deal breaker for me. Thank you, I will be ordering from *Joyfulbelly from now on.

- Laura Novak, CA , 11-20-18 (Reply)