31/10/2009
Trikatu literally means three pungents, it is a traditional Ayurvedic herbal formulation consisting of three herbs in equal amounts, Black pepper (pipernigrum), Long Pepper (P longum) and Ginger (Zingiber officinale).The use in Ayurvedia of these three herbs is documented in the ancient Ayurvedic materia medica dating back several thousand of years. In Ayurveda, the ingredients of Trikatu are important components of numerous formulations used for a wide range of disorders.
According to Ayurvedic philosophy, disease results from imbalance between the three humors of the body, kapha, vata pitta, the powerful heating quality of this combination is traditionally used to enkindle the digestive fire and to effectively burn kapha, fat and toxins. Trikatu supports healthy metabolism, allowing nutrients to be properly digested and assimilated, thus aiding in weight management.
