Katutrika
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Synonyms for Tri-katu and Vyosha.
Modern description
Synonymous with Trikatu or Vyosha, a combination of pungent herbs used for stimulating digestion and reducing Kapha.
Purpose
Synonyms for Tri-katu and Vyosha.
Indications
- Indigestion
- Loss of appetite
- Cough
- Cold
- Asthma
- Rhinitis
- Obesity
- Metabolic disorders related to Kapha and Vata doshas
- Bioavailability enhancer (Yogavahi)
Classical indications
- Aruchi (Tastelessness)
- Agnimandya (Digestive impairment)
- Pinasa (Rhinitis)
- Gala Roga (Throat diseases)
- Shwasa Roga (Respiratory diseases)
- Kasa (Cough)
- Sthaulya (Obesity)
- Slipada (Filariasis)
- Twak Roga (Skin diseases)
Karma
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Kapha-Vata Shamaka (pacifies Kapha and Vata)
- Shvasahara (relieves asthma)
- Kasahara (relieves cough)
- Ama Pachana (digestive of Ama)
Key ingredients
- Trikatu
Adult dose
1-3 grams, once or twice a day.
Pediatric dose
0.5-1 gram with warm water or honey (Adjusted based on age and weight)
Preparation steps
- Take equal parts of Long pepper (Piper longum), Black pepper (Piper nigrum), and Ginger (Zingiber officinale).
- Dry all the ingredients separately to remove moisture.
- Grind them together into a fine powder.
- Sieve the powder to remove any impurities.
- Store in an airtight container.
Safety contraindications
- Not recommended for pregnant women, lactating mothers and children without proper medical guidance. Avoid in conditions of severe ulcers or bleeding disorders.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Haritakyadi Varga, Verse 57.
- Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI), Part I & II, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita, and Sahasrayogam clinical guidelines.
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