What Is Trikatu?

The best natural digestion remedy and It’s Benefits

In Sanskrit, “tri” means three and “katu” means herbs, and “chruana” means powder. It is a combination of three Ayurvedic herbs namely Sunthi (dry ginger), Marchi (black pepper) and Pippali (long pepper). Touted as the ‘Power Trinity’, Trikatu is a classical ayurvedic formulation that combines the goodness of three herbs or spices, mainly, long pepper, black pepper, and ginger to create an absolute remedy for digestive anomalies, respiratory issues, inflammatory conditions, liver disturbances, various infections, sexual performance, hypercholesteremia, sluggish metabolism, and obesity. The holistic science of Ayurveda also knows this unique herbal blend by the names Trikatu Choornam, Trikatu Powder, Katutraya churna, Kadutraya Churna, Trikatukam churnam, Three Peppers, Three Pungent Herbs etc.

Trikatu chiefly works by stimulating ‘Agni’, i.e. the digestive fire, improves the assimilation of nutrients in the body and reduces Kapha. It is also famed as a rejuvenator and tonic which helps pacify the aggravated Kapha (earth and water energy) in the respiratory and digestive tract and also regulates the path for the Vata (air and space energy), thus reducing bloating and abdominal distension.
The best natural digestion remedy and It’s Benefits

How to make Trikatu

Ingredients:

1 part Gaja Pippali/ Long pepper – Piper longum

1 part Kali Marich/ Black pepper – Piper nigrum

1 part Shunthi/ Adrak/ Ginger – Zingiber officinalis

Method:

Dry all the herbal ingredients separately till there is no moisture remaining.

Put them together in a blender and make a powder of it.

Now again keep the powder under direct sunlight to remove the presence of moisture.

Store it in air-tight containers for future use.

Therapeutic Benefits Of Trikatu Powder or Churna.

Bolsters 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.

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, it effectively removes unwanted toxins from the body. 

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.

Trikatus are carriers, as spicy herbs are. Many Ayurvedic formulas include the primary Trikatu (i.e.,  the black pepper, long pepper, ginger variation) as part of their herbal combinations. Chinese medicine uses ginger or cinnamon as the carrier in formulas, but only in very small amounts. Thompsonic herbal medicine in the West, known mainly through Dr. Christopher, uses cayenne as their carrier but as we’ve learned, this doesn’t improve metabolism and assimilation although it does move blood circulation.

Following is another wonderful Trikatu that is very helpful for the digestion. It is easy to make  plus very beneficial for good metabolism. The best natural digestion remedy and It’s Benefits

Digestion Remedy Trikatu and It’s Benefits.

For the best digestive remedy Trikatu and It’s Benefits Mix equal parts cumin, coriander, and fennel powders. For digestive difficulties of all kinds, take anywhere from a pinch to ¼ – ½ tsp. or more mixed with water or honey and taken after meals. For more flavor, toast the seeds until they pop, cool, and grind to a powder.

Cumin Seed Cuminum cyminum

Family: Apiaceae

Also named: Green cumin, Cuminum cyminum Semen

Cumin seeds have been used as far back as 2000 BC and were widely used in Egypt, Greece, India, and the Middle East. It is found in many spice mixes and curries and is one of the three spices (along with coriander and turmeric) used in traditional kicharee. Traditionally, cumin has been a useful digestive aid, preventing and treating flatulence, diarrhea, colic, bowel spasms, and nausea. The seed is also a mild diuretic to alleviate fluid retention. It is a mild emmenagogue. As well, it treats hemorrhoids and encourages lactation.

Coriander Leaf, Seed Coriandrum sativum

Yang sui zi (Chinese)
Also named: Cilantro, Chinese parsley, Coriandrum Herba

Family: Apiaceae

Properties: Carminative, diaphoretic, diuretic, alterative, antimicrobial, antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-convulsant, anti-diabetic, antimutagenic; releases Exterior Wind-Cold, drains dampness

Contraindications: The Chinese warn against excessive use of coriander in cooking as it is so strongly diaphoretic (causing a sweat), which could be harmful to the body’s heat and metabolism (Deficient Yang).

Dosage and preparation: 6-12g seeds; 2 tsp. seeds/1 cup water, 1⁄2-1/2 cup QD. Standard infusion.

Coriander seeds are specific for alleviating digestive complaints such as poor appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, abdominal spasms, dysentery and flatulence. As well, they treat cystitis, dysuria, neuralgia and rheumatism. Topically, the powdered seeds may be applied to treat skin and mouth ulcers and a poultice of the seeds is used for headache or arthritic joints.

The Chinese use coriander seed for toothache, poor appetite, stuffy nose due to Cold, and incomplete expression of rashes.

Fennel Seed Foeniculum vulgare
Xiao hui xiang (Chinese), Sampf, methica (Sanskrit)

Family: Apiaceae

Also called: Foeniculi Fructus

Typically after meals in Indian restaurants, one eats a spoonful of toasted fennel seeds mixed with sugar as a digestive aid. Fennel seed regulates energy, drives out coldness, stops pain, and harmonizes the stomach. It is specifically used in Chinese medicine to assist energy flow in the lower abdomen, treating all types of hernia disorders and disorders with swelling and pain, PMS abdominal distention and pain, menstrual pain from coldness, and explosive diarrhea with menses.

It is also used for asthma, lung mucus, flatulence, poor appetite, sluggish digestion, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). As well, fennel is a wonderful herb to promote lactation. It can be used for fish and meat poisoning if no medical intervention is available.

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