Trisugandhikam / Trijaatakam (Trisugandhikam)
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
Licking Trisugandhikam (Trijaatakam) with honey.
Modern description
Trisugandhikam, or Trijaatakam, is a mixture of aromatic spices and honey used to stimulate digestion, relieve respiratory congestion, and balance Vata, Pitta, and Kapha doshas, promoting overall health.
Purpose
To stimulate digestion, relieve respiratory congestion, and balance Vata and Kapha doshas, promoting overall health.
Indications
- Indigestion
- Loss of appetite
- Anorexia
- Cough
- Cold
- Respiratory problems
- Vata-Kapha disorders
Classical indications
- Agni-mandya (digestive impairment)
- Aruchi (tastelessness)
- Kasa (cough)
- Shwasa (dyspnea)
Karma
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Rochana (improves taste)
- Vatahara (pacifies Vata)
- Kaphahara (pacifies Kapha)
Key ingredients
- Ela
- Twak
- Patra
Adult dose
1-3 grams
Pediatric dose
As needed
Preparation steps
- Take equal parts of Cinnamon, Cardamom and Bay leaf.
- Dry all the ingredients separately until there is no moisture remaining.
- Put them together in a blender and make a powder of it.
- Pass the entire powder through sieve no. 100 to remove any impurities or hard particles.
- Store it in air-tight containers for future use.
Safety contraindications
- Pregnancy, bleeding disorders
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Sushruta Samhita.
- Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI), Part I & II, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita, and Sahasrayogam clinical guidelines.
Published by formulations.directory