Trikatu
The 'three pungents' — long pepper, black pepper, and ginger — a warming digestive formula that kindles agni (digestive fire) and clears Kapha and ama (metabolic residue).
neutral for Vataincreases Pittareduces Kapha
Ayurvedic properties
- Rasa (taste): pungent
- Virya (energy): heating
- Vipaka (post-digestive): pungent
- Guna (qualities): light, dry, sharp
Traditionally used for
- weak digestion
- low appetite
- congestion
- sluggish metabolism
Contraindications & cautions
- hyperacidity
- ulcers
- high Pitta
- pregnancy
Possible interactions
- may increase absorption/potency of many drugs (piperine effect)
Evidence notes
Piperine is a well-documented bioavailability enhancer; take care with concurrent medications.
Regulatory notes
Common food supplement; note bioavailability interactions.
Classical sources
- Sharngadhara Samhita — Madhyama khanda 6 — Churna kalpana
- Bhavaprakasha — Nighantu — Haritakyadi varga
Educational information about Ayurveda — not a medical diagnosis or treatment. Consult a qualified professional before starting any herb, supplement, or therapy.