College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

 

AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Trikatu Herbal Powder (Ayurvedic Formula )

Classic Ayurvedic digestive formula. Trikatu supports metabolism of fat and reduces toxins. It is the preferred digestive for Kapha body type, although Vata individuals may use it as well.

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How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Trikatu is formula whose name means 3 pungents referring to its ingredients: Ginger (Zingiber officinale), Black Pepper(Piper nigrum), and Pippali (Piper longum)

Trikatu is hot and spicy, and is used to warm up the lungs, digestion, and fat metabolism.

Metabolic Nature of Trikatu

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METABOLIC NATURE

Metabolic Nature

Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating them weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which biocharacteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct metabolic imbalances before you get sick. Every biocharacteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite biocharacteristic.

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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.

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EASY

ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.

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HOT

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.

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LIGHT

ABOUT LIGHT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Lightness is identified by reduced weight.

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MOBILE

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.

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TASTES

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

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PUNGENT

ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.

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DOSHAS

The Three Doshas / Body Types

Ayurveda is a metabolic theory of medicine that explains individual health, tendencies, and disease patterns through the concept of doshas, which can be understood as your metabolic patterns and tendencies.

Each dosha reflects a distinct metabolic nature and describes strengths & weaknesses in bodily function, and how these affect energy levels, digestion, susceptibility to disease, and many other tendencies.

Your metabolic nature not only affects your physical characteristics, but also influences your mental thought patterns, confidence, and enthusiasm.

Ayurveda balances these metabolic strengths & weaknesses to support your body's vitality and prevent recurrent disease cycles. This support is a critical aid, especially in chronic or incurable disease conditions.

The 3 metabolic body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).

Through dosha, Ayurveda empowers people to identify metabolic imbalances early, break repetitive patterns of disease, and cultivate habits that support long-term vitality and well-being.

Ultimately, these metabolic patterns also provide a framework for understanding yourself, including body, mind, and spiritual tendencies.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Pitta aggravating Vata aggravating

GREEK MEDICINE / TEMPERAMENTS

The Four Temperaments / Humors

Ayurveda & Greek Medicine were the dominant form of medicine along the Silk Road from England to China and South Asia. They work by assessing your metabolic type, patterns, and nature. Greek medicine recognizes 4 metabolic temperaments, Melancholic, Choleric, Sanguine, and Phlegmatic.

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PACIFIES
PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Wet & cold. When out of balance becomes congested, stagnant, and overweight. Loving, trusting, and patient.

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AGGRAVATES
CHOLERIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Has a hot and dry metabolic nature. Enthusiastic, vibrant and bright. In excess burns up fluids and ojas, irritable. Corresponds to high bilirubin in the blood that irritates and heats up the body and liver.

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MELANCHOLIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold and dry with a slow, variable or erratic metabolism. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant. Analytical, intelligent, detail oriented and creative. Prone to ojas depletion, dehydration, an overactive nervous system, and depression.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot & moist. Full-blooded, vigorous. Vivacious, social, and epicurean. Bullish.

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Other

Acrid

ACRID

Acrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.

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Inward

INWARD

Inward moving substances promote introspection, self reflection, stillness, or slow the system down.

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Fat

FAT

Fat tissue (Meda Dhatu) includes adipose tissue and sebum (skin oil).

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Trikatu
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

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Warms Abdomen

WARMS-ABDOMEN

Warms the muscles and organs of the abdomen, stimulating digestion and metabolism.

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Appetizer

APPETIZER

Herbs that cleanse the palate & stimulate hunger or desire to eat.

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Carminative

CARMINATIVE

Stimulates the release of gas. Helpful for bloating or cramping abdominal pain. Propels food downward. Carminatives typically expel gas by relaxing the muscles of the intestines.

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Digestive

DIGESTIVE

Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.

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Burns Toxins

BURNS-TOXINS

An herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.

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Internal Detoxicant

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.

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Diaphoretic

DIAPHORETIC

An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.

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Bronchodilator

BRONCHODILATOR

An herb that encourages the widening or opening of the lung airways. They are helpful in wheezing and asthma.

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Decongestant

DECONGESTANT

An herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.

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Cardiac Stimulant

CARDIAC-STIMULANT

Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.

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Cardiac Tonic

CARDIAC-TONIC

Strengthens and tones the heart (heart-tonic). Cardiac tonics are used to treat a wide range of heart issues from arrhythmia, to cardiac insufficiency.

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Vasodilator

VASODILATOR

A vasodilator is an herb that widens the blood vessels by the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, thereby increasing circulation systemically or to a local area.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Trikatu

  • Mustard Powder

    Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

    Burns-toxins, Carminative, Digestive, Warms-abdomen, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Internal-detoxicant, Bronchodilator, Cardiac-tonic, Diaphoretic, Vasodilator

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  • Mustard Seed

    Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common

    Bronchodilator, Cardiac-tonic, Diaphoretic, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Carminative, Digestive, Warms-abdomen, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Mustard

    Mustard has these Actions in Common

    Bronchodilator, Cardiac-tonic, Diaphoretic, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Carminative, Digestive, Warms-abdomen, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Basil

    Basil has these Actions in Common

    Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Internal-detoxicant, Appetizer, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Vasodilator, Bronchodilator, Carminative, Digestive

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  • Rosemary

    Rosemary has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Vasodilator, Bronchodilator, Cardiac-tonic, Digestive, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Cardamom

    Cardamom has these Actions in Common

    Bronchodilator, Decongestant, Internal-detoxicant, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Appetizer, Carminative, Digestive

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  • Tarragon

    Tarragon has these Actions in Common

    Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Vasodilator, Cardiac-tonic, Digestive, Appetizer, Carminative, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Thyme (fresh)

    Thyme (fresh) has these Actions in Common

    Bronchodilator, Diaphoretic, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Appetizer, Decongestant, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Cloves

    Cloves has these Actions in Common

    Carminative, Internal-detoxicant, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Warms-abdomen

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  • Cinnamon

    Cinnamon has these Actions in Common

    Digestive, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Internal-detoxicant, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Appetizer, Carminative

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  • Allspice

    Allspice has these Actions in Common

    Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Appetizer, Carminative, Internal-detoxicant

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Trikatu

  • Wild Ginger

    Wild Ginger has these Actions in Common

    Appetizer, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator

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  • Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz

    Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Appetizer, Bronchodilator, Burns-toxins, Decongestant

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  • Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

    Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

    Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Appetizer, Bronchodilator, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Diaphoretic

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  • Osha

    Osha has these Actions in Common

    Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Bronchodilator, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative

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  • Encourage a Sweat / Sweat Therapy

    Encourage a Sweat / Sweat Therapy has these Actions in Common

    Bronchodilator, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator

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  • Sit in the Sauna

    Sit in the Sauna has these Actions in Common

    Bronchodilator, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator

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  • Kushta

    Kushta has these Actions in Common

    Internal-detoxicant, Appetizer, Bronchodilator, Vasodilator, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive

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  • Pippali

    Pippali has these Actions in Common

    Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Cardiac-tonic, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Pushkaramoola

    Pushkaramoola has these Actions in Common

    Bronchodilator, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-tonic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive

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  • Epsom Salt Bath

    Epsom Salt Bath has these Actions in Common

    Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Bronchodilator, Cardiac-stimulant

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Trikatu Impact Statistics

In each study below, students from the Joyful Belly College of Ayurveda ate the selected food for 3 days and reported the effects. See other studies of food & herbs at Joyful Belly.

TEMPERATURE/CIRCULATION

How did Trikatu affect your temperature?

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Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect your ear temperature?

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18
12
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14
23
1
HotterNo ChangeCooler
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect your sweat quantity?

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2
19
15
2
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect the color of your skin?

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10
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0
0
0
17
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21
Yellower/GreenerPalerRedderGrayerNo Change
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect the color of your tongue body?

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18
12
6
0
1
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0
12
PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect the swelling of your tongue body?

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8
3
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4
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More SwellingLess SwellingNo Change
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect your appetite/hunger?

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2
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Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect your digestion speed?

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9
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Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

TOXINS

How did Trikatu affect the amount of gas & bloating?

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Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect your stool smell?

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23
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2
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

Tongue: How did Trikatu affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

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Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect the color of your tongue coating?

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3
2
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4
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YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect your throat soreness?

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1
6
30
2
More soreNo ChangeLess sore
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect your urine smell?

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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect your sweat smell?

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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect your acne?

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More acneNo ChangeLess acne
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect your freckles/moles?

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1
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0
DarkerNo ChangeLighter
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?

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Redder/BloodshotYellowerGrayerBrownerWhiter
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No Change
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect the color of the lower eye lid?

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36
27
18
9
0
0
0
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1
More green/dark greenMore purpleNo ChangeLess green/purple
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

HYDRATION

How did Trikatu affect your urine frequency/quantity?

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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect the dryness of your skin?

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0
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DrierOilierNo Change
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?

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29
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15
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1
2
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6
PuffierNo ChangeLess Puffy
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect the cracks on your tongue?

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Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

FLUID-THICKNESS

How did Trikatu affect your ear pressure?

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More pressureNo ChangeLess pressure
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect your congestion?

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More congestionNo ChangeLess congestion
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?

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More thickNo ChangeLess thick
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

NERVOUS-SYSTEM

How did Trikatu affect your energy levels?

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Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect your muscle tension?

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Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect your anxiety?

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Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect the stillness of your tongue?

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More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

DIGESTION

How did Trikatu affect the amount of gas & bloating?

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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect burning sensations in digestive tract (do not include acid reflux)?

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15
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Much reliefSlight reliefSameSlightly more burningMuch more burning
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect your appetite/hunger?

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14
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Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect your digestion speed?

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15
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5
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3
22
9
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Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

TONGUE

How did Trikatu affect the cracks on your tongue?

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Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

Tongue: How did Trikatu affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

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18
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3
23
10
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Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect the swelling of your tongue body?

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13
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3
11
4
23
More SwellingLess SwellingNo Change
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect the color of your tongue body?

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PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect the stillness of your tongue?

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More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect the color of your tongue coating?

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YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

STOOL

How did Trikatu affect your stool smell?

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Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect your stool consistency?

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Much softerSlightly softerSameSlightly harderMuch harder
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect your stool frequency/quantity?

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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect your stool color?

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More yellowMore grayMore greenMore orangeSame
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect your stool lightness?

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Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly darkerMuch darker
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

URINE

How did Trikatu affect your urine smell?

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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect your urine lightness?

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Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly DarkerMuch Darker
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect your urine frequency/quantity?

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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

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34
3
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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect your urine clarity?

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More cloudySameMore clear
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

SWEAT

How did Trikatu affect your sweat smell?

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Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect your sweat quantity?

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Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

SKIN

How did Trikatu affect the dryness of your skin?

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DrierOilierNo Change
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect the color of your skin?

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Yellower/GreenerPalerRedderGrayerNo Change
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect your freckles/moles?

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DarkerNo ChangeLighter
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect your acne?

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More acneNo ChangeLess acne
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

EYE

How did Trikatu affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?

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PuffierNo ChangeLess Puffy
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?

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Redder/BloodshotYellowerGrayerBrownerWhiter
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No Change
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect the color of the lower eye lid?

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More green/dark greenMore purpleNo ChangeLess green/purple
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

ENT

How did Trikatu affect your ear pressure?

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14
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2
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29
6
More pressureNo ChangeLess pressure
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect your throat soreness?

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22
15
8
1
6
30
2
More soreNo ChangeLess sore
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?

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More thickNo ChangeLess thick
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect your ear temperature?

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HotterNo ChangeCooler
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect your congestion?

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More congestionNo ChangeLess congestion
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

HEART

How did Trikatu affect your heart rate?

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Much slowerSlightly slowerSameSlightly fasterMuch faster
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect your heart rhythm?

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More palpitationsSameLess palpitations
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect your heart pain/pressure/cramping?

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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

SYSTEMIC

How did Trikatu affect your muscle tension?

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Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect your anxiety?

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Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect your temperature?

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23
7
Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

How did Trikatu affect your energy levels?

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Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 38 Study ID:54 (2021-04-26 - 2021-06-11)

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Guidelines - Preparation & Dose

1/8 - 1/4 tsp in warm water twice a day or as directed by your practitioner.

The dosage of Trikatu can vary depending on the form in which it is consumed (powder, capsules, or as part of an Ayurvedic formulation).

Trikatu Powder:

Trikatu Capsules/Tablets:

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TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Trikatu may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any herb supplement for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

CONTRAINDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Trikatu may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms. Note this is not a complete list of all possible contraindications. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

Trikatu is an herbal formulation made up of three ingredients: black pepper (Piper nigrum), long pepper (Piper longum), and ginger (Zingiber officinale). It is primarily used to support digestion and metabolism. While it offers benefits, there are certain contraindications or precautions to consider:

Pregnancy: Trikatu should be avoided during pregnancy as it may cause uterine contractions.

Gastrointestinal Conditions: Trikatu can be irritating to the gastrointestinal tract, so individuals with ulcers, gastritis, or other digestive disorders should avoid it or use it under the supervision of a practitioner.

Acid Reflux: Since Trikatu stimulates the production of digestive acids, it might exacerbate symptoms of acid reflux, GERD, or heartburn.

High Blood Pressure: Both black pepper and long pepper can have a stimulating effect on the body, which may increase blood pressure. People with hypertension should be cautious when using Trikatu.

Kidney Issues: The ingredients in Trikatu, particularly black pepper and ginger, are known to increase metabolism. This can result in an increased production of metabolic waste products that need to be filtered and excreted by the kidneys. For people with kidney problems, this added workload on the kidneys can potentially exacerbate existing issues, such as poor kidney function or an inability to filter toxins effectively. The stimulating properties of Trikatu may be harmful to individuals with kidney disease, especially if used in large quantities.

Blood Thinners: Ginger, a key ingredient in Trikatu, can have a mild blood-thinning effect, so if you are on anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications, you should consult a healthcare provider before using it.

Herb Drug Interaction Risk

Here are some potential herb drug interactions with Trikatu. Please see your health care provider for more information.

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“Triphala is a laxative made of haritaki, amalaki, and bibhitaki. Trikatu is a mix of three spices, including ginger, black pepper and long pepper (a relative of black pepper). So, these are very different formulas."
Doro Holland
2019-04-23
“Wonderful herbal tea. Aided in digestion and nice taste."
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