Medicinal Properties Of Trivrit

Scientific Name:

• Operculina turpethum

Local Name:

• Trivrit, Tribhandi, Triputa, Sarala, Subaha, Rechani, Nisoth, Pitohari, Teouri, Nishuttar, Chaibatee, Nasotaar, Shivode, Bilitigade, Chibak, Dudholoma, Tuburdh, Trupeth, Indian jalap.

Ayurvedic Concept

• Guna: Laghu, Ruksha, Tikshan,
• Rasa: Tikta, Katu
• Vipak: Katu
• Virya: Ushna
• Pitta Samshodhanak 
• Kapha Samshodhanak 
• Vedhaniya

Used Parts

• Bark of the roots (1-3 grams daily)

Interesting Facts:

• It is a creeper and lives many years.
• There are two types of Trivrit found all over India. They are classified according to the colours. However, they having some special characteristic based on their effects on the body.
• In Ayurveda Trivrit described as “Sukha Virechak” or we can say gentle laxative. 
• It grows even in the heights of 3000 feet's.
• It contains a glycoside name Turpethin (which is responsible of the laxative effect of the plant)

Medicinal Properties & Uses:

• It is best for localized or generalized oedema.
• It is help full in the treatment of fever.
• It is good for the treatment of anorexia.
• It is good for the treatment of constipation.
• It is good for the treatment of abdominal discomfort.
• It is good for the treatment of Gout.
• It is good for the rheumatism.
• It is good for the treatment of Obesity.
• It is good for cough.
• It is good for breathing difficulty. 
• It is good for piles.
• It is good for fistula

Contraindications:

• No know contraindications 

Formulations:

• Trivritadhi Churna.
• Trivritadhi Kwath.
• Triovritadhi Ghrita.
• Trivritadhi Vati.