Trivrita Ashtaka
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
Recommended for those with Pitta disorders.
Modern description
Trivrita Ashtaka is a combination of eight purgative herbs with Trivrit as a primary component, used to eliminate excess Pitta.
Purpose
Recommended for those with Pitta disorders.
Indications
- Constipation
- Abdominal distension
- Loss of appetite
- Mild digestive issues
- Accumulation of Ama (toxins)
Classical indications
- Pitta disorders
Karma
- Anulomana
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Vata-Kapha Hara
Key ingredients
- Trivrita
- Shunthi
- Maricha
- Pippali
- Haritaki
- Amalaki
- Vidanga
- Bibhitaki
Adult dose
3-6 grams
Pediatric dose
Contraindicated
Preparation steps
- Collect all the ingredients of Trivrita Ashtaka.
- Dry and powder each ingredient separately.
- Mix all the ingredients in the specified proportion.
- Pass the mixture through a fine sieve to ensure uniformity.
- Store the powder in an airtight container.
Safety contraindications
- Pregnancy, lactation, children under 5 years of age, severe dehydration, diarrhea.
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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.
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