Trikatu Blend 100 g, 50 g, 25 g

Trikatu Blend – 100 g ($11.99), 50 g ($8.99), 25 g ($6.99)

Benefits:

Strengthens Immunity:  Thanks to the presence of antioxidants and Vitamin C, Trikatu offers an absolute remedy for improving the immune system, fighting microbes and shielding the body against various microbial invasions. It also portrays the presence of strong anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and antifungal properties, which is extremely effective in preventing infections like fever, common cold, sore throat, and other respiratory anomalies.

Promotes Digestion:  Renowned as a powerful digestive stimulant, all the three herbs in Trikatu help in breaking down of food particles in the stomach and intestine, while facilitating the secretion of the digestive juices and thereby increasing the absorption of essential nutrients through the intestines. It helps to eliminate abdominal gas and in turn reduces abdominal distension, bloating and gaseous cramps. It is also extremely pivotal in treating a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders like constipation, gastritis, heartburn, diarrhoea, flatulence, peptic ulcer and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Trikatu increases metabolism by getting more out of all the other food you consume and effectively increasing the energy your body gains and uses.

Relieves Pain And Inflammation:  The abundance of anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic properties of the bioactive components in this magical herbal blend makes it the ultimate choice for providing relief from pain and inflammation due to arthritis. It is also extremely effective against Rheumatoid arthritis which is known as Amavata in ayurveda. Amavata is mainly caused due to the vitiation of Vata doshas and accumulation of Ama or toxins in the joints.

Enhances Cardiac Functioning:  The extensive heart-healthy properties of the herbs used in Trikatu, plays a quintessential role in treating a host of heart anomalies. It relaxes the cardiac system, by calming the mind, which is extremely beneficial for patients suffering from arrhythmias and palpitations. It is also extensively used for strengthening the heart muscles, lowering cholesterol levels in the blood and preventing lipid build-up, which in turn reduces the risk of atherosclerosis, heart attacks, heart blocks, blood clots, etc.

Remedies Respiratory Anomalies:  Trikatu churna offers a one-shot herbal remedy for all sorts of Kapha aggravating disorders. The bulk of active constituents in this herbal blend provides relief from respiratory disorders like asthma, bronchitis, COPD, cough and cold symptoms. It also helps in removing phlegm deposits from the respiratory tract, provides relief from a sore throat, cough and congestion and eases breathing.

Aids In Weight Loss:  The abundance of alkaloids and flavonoids in the power trinity increases heat helps the body shed excess weight faster by improving metabolic transformation and preventing further accumulation of fats. Owing to its property to vitiate AMA doshas from the body, it effectively removes unwanted toxins from the body. The trikatu combination of herbs strengthens metabolism, Increased metabolism means your body uses more energy, thus facilitating weight loss.

Augments Liver Functions:  Imbued with powerful hepatoprotective properties due to the presence of the compound ‘piperine’, Trikatu churna, helps in detoxifying excess toxin and enhances overall liver health. Regular consumption of trikatu helps in the regeneration of liver cells, restores normal liver functions and helps in bringing back liver enzymes that are high during liver disease or infections within a normal range. It is also beneficial in treating liver diseases like hepatitis and jaundice.

English: Trikatu
Also, known as: Trikatu choornam, Trikatu Powder, Katutraya churna, Kadutraya churna, Three pungent herbs, Three peppers, Trikatu Chooma
Origin: India
Parts Used: Mixture of equal parts of Ginger, Black Pepper & Pipli Powder.
General Information:
The Ayurvedic system of medicine has described various herbal formulations in the treatment of diseases, which play a significant part in modern health care and curing various ailments and diseases. The uses of herbal medicines are increasing as dietary supplements to fight or prevent common diseases. The ancient documented Ayurvedic Materia Med which dates back to 6000 years BC mentioned these herbs used in Trikatu as essential components of nun prescriptions and formulations used for a broad range of disorders. Out of the 370 formulations listed in the Handbook of Domestic Medicine and Common Ayurvedic Remedies, 210 contain either Trikatu or its individual components. Trikatu is one of the Ayurvedic preparations used from the period between 7th century B.C. and the 6th century AD., for the treatment of a variety of ailments. Trikatu enhances the metabolic process by rapid absorption of nutrients. Which contains an alkaloid as active component “Piperine”, which enhances the bioavailability of drugs and nutrients. These plant materials are also used worldwide as spices. They are also used as important ingredients in Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani drugs and folklore medicine.

Trikatu is a very well known Rasayana in Ayurveda and widely used as a polyherbal Ayurvedic formulation in India It consists of three pungent herbs, Piper longum, Piper nigrion and Zingiber officinale in equal ratio. These herbs work in synergy to stimulate the digestive fire, or Agni, allowing for more efficient digestion in the stomach while promoting proper bile flow, healthy detoxification and fat metabolism. According to Ayurveda, most imbalances in the body begin with boggy, sluggish, or otherwise inefficient digestion. Phytochemical investigations indicate that 3 compounds reported from the polyherbal formulation and also it contains various chemical categories like alkaloids. phytosterol, triterpenes, flavonoids and various other phenolic compounds.

How to use:
Powdered Herb:
There are different ways to use powdered herb.
You can mix powdered herbs with honey or glycerin to make a paste. The thicker the paste, the more potent and herbal in taste. The sweet taste of honey and glycerm will help the medicine go down. This method is also known as
Capsules: Encapsulating your own powdered herb at home, give you assurance that the contents of the capsules are pure herb and no filler or any other products. These capsules can be taken with liquid.
Herbal shot. Powdered herb can be mixed with water, fruit juice or other liquid to make herbal shot

Precautions:
You should consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using any herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications