Abstract

EXPLORING THE THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF TRIKATU: A REVIEW

*Dr. Yashwant Soni and Rajesh Chandra Mishra

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Abstract

Trikatu is a compound herbal formulation described in the Bhaisajyaratnawali, consists of the three katu/bitter herbs in equal quantities. Trikatu is preliminary present in household for the purpose of dietary aspect in the form of spices. Dried fruits of Piper nigrum (Maricha) and Piper longum (Pippli) and dried rhizomes of Zingiber officinale (Sunthi) are used to prepare this. In Ayurveda it is widely used for the therapeutic and prophylactic purpose. Trikatu have antiinflammatory, mosquito larvicidal, digestion enhancer, gastroprotective, antioxidant, rejuvenative, antiviral, anticancerous, anthelmintic, hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic, carminative, immunomodulatory effect, antidyslipidemic, antihypothyroidism, antifungal, antibacterial, and much more functions have been established. The most potent and diversified study has proved that it enhances the bioavailability of drugs.

Keywords: Dried fruits of Piper nigrum (Maricha) and Piper longum (Pippli) and dried rhizomes of Zingiber officinale (Sunthi) are used to prepare this.