Trijatakam (trisugandhi) (Trijatakam)
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Aromatic mixture used as an ingredient in various formulations.
Modern description
Trijatakam, also known as Trisugandhi, is an aromatic mixture used to enhance flavor and promote digestion.
Purpose
Aromatic mixture used as an ingredient in various formulations.
Indications
- Digestive weakness, loss of appetite, flatulence, cough, cold, asthma, and general debility due to Kapha and Vata imbalances. It is often used to improve the taste of other formulations.
Classical indications
- Agnimandya (Digestive impairment)
- Aruchi (Anorexia)
- Adhmana (Flatulence)
- Kasa (Cough)
- Shwasa (Asthma)
Karma
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Rochana (improves taste)
- Kapha-Vatahara (reduces Kapha and Vata doshas)
Key ingredients
- Ela
- Patra
- Twak
- all in equal parts.
Adult dose
1-3 grams
Pediatric dose
Not specified, use with caution
Preparation steps
- Collect the ingredients: Cinnamon bark (Ela), Cardamom seeds ( ), Tejpatra (Cinnamomum tamala)
- Ensure the ingredients are of good quality and properly cleaned
- Dry the ingredients completely under shade
- Grind the dried ingredients into a fine powder using a mortar and pestle or a mixer grinder
- Sieve the powder to ensure a uniform texture
- Store the powder in an airtight container, away from moisture and direct sunlight
Safety contraindications
- Pregnancy
- Severe gastritis
- Ulcerative conditions
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Karpuradi Varga, Verse 61.
- 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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