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Trivrit has several traditional Ayurvedic uses and benefits, including:
Trivritta (Nisoth)
Trivrit is a perennial climbing plant with large, fleshy roots.
Medicinal Plant
Trivritta (Nisoth)
Trivrit is a perennial climbing plant with large, fleshy roots.
Trivrit is a perennial climbing plant with large, fleshy roots. The plant can grow up to 3 meters in height and has heart-shaped leaves. Its flowers are typically pale yellow. The roots of Trivrit are the most commonly used part for medicinal purposes in Ayurveda.
Scientific Name
Operculina turpethum
Family
Convolvulaceae
Common Name
Nisoth
Botanical Description
About the Trivritta Plant
Trivrit is a perennial climbing plant with large, fleshy roots. The plant can grow up to 3 meters in height and has heart-shaped leaves. Its flowers are typically pale yellow. The roots of Trivrit are the most commonly used part for medicinal purposes in Ayurveda.
Ayurvedic Properties
Rasa · Guna · Virya · Vipaka
In Ayurveda, Trivrit is classified as follows:
Rasa (Taste)
Rasa (Taste)
Tikta (Bitter)
Tikta (Bitter)
Guna (Quality)
Guna (Quality)
Laghu (Light), Tikshna (Sharp)
Laghu (Light), Tikshna (Sharp)
Virya (Potency)
Virya (Potency)
Ushna (Hot)
Ushna (Hot)
Vipaka (Post-digestive Taste)
Vipaka (Post-digestive Taste)
Katu (Pungent)
Katu (Pungent)
Dosha
Dosha
It primarily balances Kapha and Vata doshas and can aggravate Pitta dosha if used excessively
It primarily balances Kapha and Vata doshas and can aggravate Pitta dosha if used excessively
| Sanskrit | Sanskrit Value | English | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rasa (Taste) | Tikta (Bitter) | Rasa (Taste) | Tikta (Bitter) |
| Guna (Quality) | Laghu (Light), Tikshna (Sharp) | Guna (Quality) | Laghu (Light), Tikshna (Sharp) |
| Virya (Potency) | Ushna (Hot) | Virya (Potency) | Ushna (Hot) |
| Vipaka (Post-digestive Taste) | Katu (Pungent) | Vipaka (Post-digestive Taste) | Katu (Pungent) |
| Dosha | It primarily balances Kapha and Vata doshas and can aggravate Pitta dosha if used excessively | Dosha | It primarily balances Kapha and Vata doshas and can aggravate Pitta dosha if used excessively |
Chemical Composition
Phytochemical Constituents
Trivrit contains several chemical constituents, including resin, tannins, glycosides, and turpethin, which is the primary active compound responsible for its therapeutic effects.
Health Benefits
Therapeutic Benefits of Trivritta
From classical Ayurvedic indications to modern phytotherapeutic insights — explore the spectrum of wellness benefits this herb has to offer.
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Laxative
Trivrit is a potent laxative and is commonly used to treat constipation. It helps promote bowel movements and relieves symptoms of constipation.
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Detoxification
It is used in Ayurveda to remove accumulated toxins from the body, especially in cases of ama (undigested food material) and diseases related to excessive Kapha dosha.
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Weight Management
Due to its purgative properties, Trivrit can be used in weight management programs to eliminate excess waste and water from the body.
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Respiratory Disorders
Trivrit is sometimes used to treat respiratory conditions like asthma and bronchitis. It can help reduce excessive mucus and congestion in the respiratory tract.
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Skin Conditions
It may be used topically in the form of pastes or ointments to treat skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis.