Trikatu Churna
Trikaṭu Cūrṇa
Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 7:14 · from Bhaiṣajyaratnāvalī, Paribhāṣāprakaraṇa: 16
Trikatu Churna (Trikaṭu Cūrṇa) is a classical Ayurvedic fine herbal powder (Cūrṇa) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (7:14), which takes it from Bhaiṣajyaratnāvalī, Paribhāṣāprakaraṇa: 16. It is made from 3 ingredients. The Formulary gives a dose of 1 to 3 g, taken with honey, warm water. It should be taken only on the advice of a qualified Ayurvedic physician.
Please note: The ingredients, their proportions and the uses of a classical formulation can differ depending on the Samhita, Nighantu or formulary a manufacturer follows. This page follows the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 7:14, which takes the formula from Bhaiṣajyaratnāvalī, Paribhāṣāprakaraṇa: 16. Trikaṭu is also used as a bhāvanā liquid or decoction in other preparations. A product you buy may follow a different text, so always read its label, and ask a Vaidya before use.
| Dosage form | Cūrṇa — fine herbal powder |
|---|---|
| Formulary | Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 7:14 (e-book p. 322) |
| Classical source | Bhaiṣajyaratnāvalī, Paribhāṣāprakaraṇa: 16 |
| Ingredients | 3 |
| Dose (AFI) | 1 to 3 g |
| Anupāna | Honey, warm water. |
| Supervision | On a physician's advice |
What is a Cūrṇa?
The dried ingredients are powdered separately, sieved through fine cloth and mixed in the stated proportions.
Ingredients of Trikatu Churna
As listed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 7:14. Plant-part codes follow the Formulary: Rt. root, Rz. rhizome, Fr. fruit, Lf. leaf, St. stem, St.Bk. stem bark, Ht.Wd. heartwood, Sd. seed, Pl. whole plant, P. pericarp, Exd. exudate.
| # | Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pippalī (Fr.) | 1 Part |
| 2 | Marica (Fr.) | 1 Part |
| 3 | Śuṇṭhī (Rz.) | 1 Part |
Indications listed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India
These are the classical indications as the Formulary records them, with its English renderings, given for information. They are not a claim that Trikatu Churna or any product prevents, treats or cures these conditions. Ask a Vaidya whether it suits you.
- Arocaka — Tastelessness
- Agnimāndya — Digestive impairment
- Āmadoṣa — Products of impaired digestion and metabolism / consequences of Āma
- Gala Roga — Diseases of throat
- Pīnasa — Chronic rhinitis/sinusitis
- Kuṣṭha — Diseases of skin
- Śvāsa — Dyspnoea/Asthma
- Kāsa — Cough
- Tvagroga — Skin disease
- Gulma — Abdominal lump
- Meha — Excessive flow of urine
- Sthaulya — Obesity
- Ślīpada — Filariasis
Dose and anupāna
Dose: 1 to 3 g
Anupāna (the vehicle it is taken with): Honey, warm water.
The Formulary's dose is a general one. Your physician may advise a different dose for your age, constitution and condition.
Safety
- Tell your physician about every other medicine you take. Do not stop or change prescribed medication on your own.
If you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number or go to a hospital.
Common questions about Trikatu Churna
What is Trikatu Churna?
Trikatu Churna (Trikaṭu Cūrṇa) is a classical Ayurvedic fine herbal powder (Cūrṇa) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (7:14), which takes it from Bhaiṣajyaratnāvalī, Paribhāṣāprakaraṇa: 16. It is made from 3 ingredients. The Formulary gives a dose of 1 to 3 g, taken with honey, warm water. It should be taken only on the advice of a qualified Ayurvedic physician.
What are the ingredients of Trikatu Churna?
According to the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 7:14, Trikatu Churna contains 3 ingredients: Pippalī 1 Part, Marica 1 Part, Śuṇṭhī 1 Part.
What is the dose of Trikatu Churna?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 7:14 gives a dose of 1 to 3 g, taken with honey, warm water. A physician may advise a different dose for your age, constitution and condition.
Which classical text is Trikatu Churna from?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 7:14 takes the formula of Trikatu Churna from Bhaiṣajyaratnāvalī, Paribhāṣāprakaraṇa: 16.
Is Trikatu Churna made the same way in every Ayurvedic text?
Not always. The ingredients, their proportions and the uses of a classical formulation can differ depending on the Samhita, Nighantu or formulary a manufacturer follows. This page follows the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 7:14. Trikaṭu is also used as a bhāvanā liquid or decoction in other preparations. Always read the label of the product you use.
Is Trikatu Churna sold on its own?
Prachyam Ayurveda does not sell Trikatu Churna on its own. It is an ingredient of Mahavat Vidhwansan Ras, Prachyam Cough Syrup and Avipattikar Churna.
References
- The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I — monograph 7:14, TRIKAṭU CūRṇA, e-book p. 322. Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhaiṣajyaratnāvalī, Paribhāṣāprakaraṇa: 16
