Trikatu Blend 100 g, 50 g, 25 g

Trikatu Blend – 100 g ($12.99), 50 g ($8.99), 25 g ($5.99)

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:
We make these suggestions to help you get the best benefit from the herbs that you’re choosing to improve your health. Also we make these ideas and recommendations so that consuming them easier and better fit into your lifestyle by adding them to the food that you already eat.
For the full health benefit, it is best to consume (or use the whole herb in poultices) the whole herb. All of the compounds in the herb act best together, as nature intends. Extracts draw out the most prominent beneficial compounds and may concentrate them. What is not extracted can be helpful in ways that we do not yet understand.

Cut Pieces or Powdered Herb:
There are different ways to use cut pieces or powdered herb.
Food Preparation: You can add powdered or pieces of herb (if the pieces you buy are bigger than you like, a coffee or herb grinder will quickly reduce) to any yogurt, smoothie, apple or other sauces, spreads, salads or other foods more familiar to you that don’t use heat. Heat can be damaging to the beneficial compounds in the herb. Other options like oatmeal, scrambled eggs, pasta sauce, soup, cookies and anything else that fits your lifestyle, but minimizing (by adding near the end of cooking) the heat is helpful.
Also, for children, you can mix powdered herb with honey or glycerin to make paste. The thicker the paste, the more potent and herbal in taste. The sweet taste of honey and glycerin will help medicine go down. The resulting liquid is called an electuary.
For seeds in general, but especially small seeds, it’s best to grind these to break the protective hulls a short time before consumption. This makes all the benefits available, rather than some remaining locked inside the hulls that are unbroken by insufficient chewing.
To make adding herbs even easier, you could add a week’s worth of your chosen herb(s) to an amount of, for example, yogurt that you would eat in a week. Mix thoroughly and eat this each day of the week. So you make once /week and just eat each other day.
Hot Infusion: The basic method for dried herbs and flower is, take 2-3 tablespoons of dried herb in a cup or teapot. Pour hot water over it and cover it with lid for 10-30 minutes. The heat from making tea can degrade some of the beneficial compounds in the herb. This method minimizes this effect. For the full health benefit, it is recommended to consume what is left over after making tea.
Decoctions: Decoctions are suitable for roots, barks, large seeds & berries, and other dense material. The simple way to make decoction is, in a saucepan, add 1 tablespoon of dried herbs to 1 cup of water, Bring the water to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30-60 minutes with the pot covered. Squeeze out as much as liquid as possible. Best practice is to drink the liquid and also consume the solid material that remains. Herb pieces can also be used.
Powdered Herb:
There are different ways to use powdered herb.
Capsules: HerbsCrafters makes capsules guaranteed to be filled with the pure herb with no filler or any other products. You can also use powdered herb to make your own capsules at home. These capsules are best taken with liquid to aid in digestion and absorption and to ensure it doesn’t stick in your throat.
Poultice: Poultice can be made with an herbal powder and liquid (mostly water) to form a paste which is then applied to the skin. This method is very helpful for skin conditions.
Herbal shot: Powdered herb can be mixed with water, fruit juice or other liquid to make herbal shot.

Tips:
You can sweeten your herbal decoctions with bit of honey, natural fruit juice, stevia leaves powder or licorice root powder.

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