Triphalādi Rūkṣa Udvartana · त्रिफलादि रूक्ष उद्वर्तन
weight reduction; cellulite.
Trikatu
Trikaṭu त्रिकटु
trikatu
The 'three pungents' — Pippali + Marica + Shunthi in equal parts. Anti-fat & anti-Kapha; appetiser; bio-enhancer; cuts mucous.
The ‘three pungents’: long pepper + black pepper + dry ginger, in equal parts.
For cosmetic use, Trikatu appears as a small percentage in Kapha-pacifying face lepas, scalp packs, and udvartana powders — typically 1-3 % of the formula. Its role is to “open” the channels and enhance absorption of the other actives (the classical Yogavahi function). The modern bio-enhancement equivalent is Piperine (the main alkaloid of Marica).
NOT for direct face application — pungent herbs irritate facial skin. Use only as an internal Rasayana or as a small adjunct in body / scalp formulas.
Constituent ingredients (3)
| Ingredient | Botanical | Functions |
|---|---|---|
| Long Pepper (Pippali) Pippalī | Piper longum | bio-enhancer (yogavahi), rasayana, digestive stimulant |
| Black Pepper (Marica) Marica | Piper nigrum | bio-enhancer, warming spice |
| Dry Ginger (Shunthi) Śuṇṭhī | Zingiber officinale (dried) | warming, anti-inflammatory, Trikatu component |