Trivrit – Operculina turpethum

Trivrit, commonly known as Indian Jalap is one of most commonly used purgative medicine in Ayurveda. This herb is also used for the alleviation of inflammatory conditions and bacterial infections. The name Trivrit indicates that the stem of this plant is triangular. It is also called Sarvanubhoothi as it is utilized in many diseases including allergic conditions.

Dr. Gupta’s IAFA have been studying on readily available herbs for the purpose of alleviating allergic condition. Our experts studied on Trivrit and proven the plant’s therapeutic activities like Purgative, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Cathartic, Anthelmintic, Cardiac depressant, Laxative, Antipyretic, Spasmodic actions etc. Vidanga can be used in various diseases like Piles, Jaundice, Fever, Worm infestationetc. The stem bark extracts of Trivrit have ulcer preventive and ulcer protective actions thus used as an antiulcer agent. Methanolic extract of this plant shows antioxidant and antitumor actions and can be used against breast cancer. Root extract of Trivrit have hepatoprotective activity. Nowadays Trivrit is also used for treating allergic conditions.

Action of Trivrit – Operculina turpethum in Allergies

IAFA experts have successfully proven the antiallergic property of the plant Trivrit. The plant contains phytoconstituents like glycoside resin, turpethin, alfa turpethin, beta turpethin, volatile oil, coumarin, scopoletin, rhamnose, vanillic acid, turpethinic acids C, D, E, saponins etc. These phytoconstituents aids the antiallergic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory property of Trivrit. It can be effectively used in skin allergic conditions.

Vernacular Names and Classification

Botanical name	Operculina turpethum
Family	Convolulaceae
Native Names
Sanskrit Name	Trivrit, Tribhandi, Triputa
Hindi Name	Nisoth
English Name	Indian Jalap
Malayalam Name	Trikolpakonna
Kannada Name	Bilitigade
Marathi Name	Nishotar

Ayurveda Reference of Trivrit – Operculina turpethum

Morphology of Trivrit – Operculina turpethum

Perennial twiner with milky juice
Stems are long, twining and twisted
Leaves are simple, obovate or oblong
Inflorescence is few flowered cyme
Flowers are white
Fruits are capsule

Geographical Distribution of Trivrit – Operculina turpethum

Trivrit is found throughout India especially grows in plains.

Phytoconstituents of Trivrit – Operculina turpethum

The plant contains phytoconstituents like glycoside resin, turpethin, alfa turpethin, beta turpethin, volatile oil, coumarin, scopoletin, rhamnose, vanillic acid, turpethinic acids C, D, E, saponins etc.

Parts Used of Trivrit – Operculina turpethum

Root

Dosage of Trivrit – Operculina turpethum

Powder (churna) – 1-4 g

Medicinal Properties of Trivrit – Operculina turpethum

Recaka – as purgative
Anulomana – as laxative
Sophahara – relieves swelling
Jwaraghna – relieves fever
Pandurogahara – cures anaemia
Krimighna – useful in worm infestations
Kandughna – relieves itching
Arsoghna – useful in piles
Vranahara – useful in wounds

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Home Remedies of Trivrit – Operculina turpethum

Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of medicine which uses commonly seen herbs to treat various diseases. Trivrit is one of the commonly as en herb and has different uses like,

In Piles (Arsas) – Powder of Trivrit is mixed with decoction of Emblica officinalis, Terminalia chebula and Terminalia belerica and given internally.
In Jaundice (Kamala) – Decoction of Emblica officinalis, Terminalia chebula and Terminalia belerica is mixed with Trivrit powder and given.
In Fever (Jwara) – Powder of Trivrit is mixed with sugar and given in fever.
As Purgative (Recaka) – 1-4 g powder of Trivrit is given with hot water to aid purgation.
In Anaemia (Pandu) – Trivrit powder is mixed with decoction of Emblica officinalis, Terminalia chebula and Terminalia belerica and given internally.
As Laxative (Anulomana) – Low doses of Trivrit powder is given with hot water.
In Swelling (Sotha) – Decoction of Trivrit is given to cure swelling.
In Worm infestations (Krimi) – Trivrit powder is given to cure diseases due to worm infestations.

Dr. Gupta’s IAFA has been conducting research programmes to identity the phytoconstituents and actions of various drugs used in Ayurveda. Our system mainly aims in the growth of Ayurveda science and maintains a strict protocol to ensure the safety of all consumers. The well experienced members of our IAFA are consistently working to find out the most effective ways to cure all diseases especially Allergic disorders. All the herbs used in our system are mentioned in the basic texts of Ayurveda and are collected naturally.

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Article Written By: Dr. Sahil Gupta, Ayurvedic Allergist