Trikatu

Sanskrit/Indian Name

Trikatu (pippali, Maricha and Sunthi)

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Description

    Trikatu is a Sanskrit word meaning three spices i.e. fruits of black pepper (piper Nigrum), Indian long pepper (piper Longum) and the rhizomes of ginger (Zingiber Officinalis) in equal amount. It is prescribed as an essential part of many multi-drug preparations, where its use as a bioavailability enhancer is established.

Pharmacological Properties

Trikatu provides safe and natural support system for the digestive system for the treatment of dyspepsia .

It is indicated in indigestion ,flatulence , anorexia .

The Trikatu is used as a synergistic(Yogabahi) group of drugs increases bioavailability either by promoting rapid absorption from the gastrointestinal tract, or by protecting the drug from being metabolised/oxidised in its first passage through the liver after being absorbed.

. Trikatu helps in all types of discomforts involving respiratory system e.g. asthma and cough related to any sort of etiology.

Trikatu triggers digestive fire .

Trikatu helps to combat diabetes mellitus and glucose metabolism .

Trikatu help to burn extra fats from the body managing obesity and its complications.

Trikatu rejuvenates the skin.