Trishirisha (Trishirisa)
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
Antidotal formulation. Pancasirisa is superior to Trishirisa.
Modern description
Trishirisha is an antidotal formulation used to counteract the effects of poisons, reduce inflammation, and improve skin complexion by neutralizing toxins in the body.
Purpose
Antidotal formulation. Pancasirisa is superior to Trishirisa.
Indications
- Poisoning
- Skin diseases (especially urticaria and allergic skin conditions)
- Inflammation
- Itching
- Insect bites
- Boils
Classical indications
- Visha (poisoning)
- Kushta (skin diseases)
- Shotha (inflammation)
Karma
- Vishaghna (anti-toxic)
- Kushtaghna (alleviates skin diseases)
- Varnya (improves complexion)
- Shothahara (anti-inflammatory)
Key ingredients
- Equal parts of Shirisha bark
- Shirisha flowers
- and Shirisha leaves .
Adult dose
3-6 grams
Pediatric dose
Dosage varies depending on the severity of the condition and age
Preparation steps
- Collect the ingredients.
- Prepare a decoction of the herbs.
- Add jaggery or sugar and heat until it reaches Avaleha consistency.
- Incorporate other ingredients and mix thoroughly.
- Allow to cool and store in an airtight container.
Safety contraindications
- Contraindicated in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Not recommended for children without medical supervision.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Charaka Samhita.
- 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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