Tri Lavana (Tri-Lavana)

Modern description

Tri-lavana is a classical combination of three salts in Ayurveda used to stimulate digestion, improve taste, and alleviate abdominal discomfort. It balances Vata while potentially increasing Pitta and Kapha if consumed in excess.

Purpose

Treatment of Gulma.

Indications

• Indigestion
• Loss of appetite
• Abdominal distension
• Constipation due to Vata imbalance
• Flatulence
• Digestive weakness
• Gulma (abdominal lump)

Classical indications

• Gulma (abdominal lump)

Karma

• Deepana (Appetizer)
• Pachana (Digestive)
• Rochana (Improves taste)
• Vatahara (Pacifies Vata)
• Kapha-Vardhana (Increases Kapha - when consumed in excess)

Key ingredients

• Saindhava Lavana
• Sauvarchala Lavana
• Vida Lavana

Adult dose

1-3 grams

Pediatric dose

0.5-1 gram

Preparation steps

• Take equal parts of Saindhava Lavana (Rock salt), Sauvarchala Lavana (Black salt), and Vida Lavana (Vida salt).
• Grind the three salts into a fine powder.
• Mix the powders thoroughly to ensure a homogenous mixture.

Safety contraindications

• Gastritis
• High blood pressure
• Body swelling
• High fever