Trikatu is an Ayurvedic compound preparation containing the fruits of black pepper (piper nigrum), long pepper (piper longum) and the rhizomes of ginger (Zingiber officinalis) in equal proportions. It is prescribed as an essential part of many multi-drug preparations, where its use as a bioavailability enhancer is established. Trikatu is an anti-mucus and digestive powder used to improve gastric and respiratory function. It is useful in cases of obesity, weak digestion, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, hypothyroid, slow metabolism, congestion, cough, and edema. Trikatu is a safe digestive stimulant and expectorant. It is antiallergenic, carminative, antiflatulent, and acts as a natural antihistamine. Its administration promotes the secretion of digestive juices, increasing appetite. Trikatu stimulates the formation of hydrochloric acid. It helps to inhibit gaseous distension. It is prescribed as an essential part of many multi-herb preparations, as it has been shown to increase the bioavailability of nutrients, foods, and medicines. It promotes rapid absorption of nutrients by the gastrointestinal tract. Its thermogenic effect, metabolic enhancement, and nutrient bioavailability enhancing properties render Trikatu particularly beneficial in the support of respiratory health. Trikatu is used internally in the treatment of gastric and abdominal disorders, asthma, bronchitis, dysentery, pyrexia and insomnia.
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