Article By Dr. Shilpa Ramdas
The mix of three fragrant medicinal herbs, Tvak – Cinnamon, Patra – Bay leaf and Ela – Cardamom is called Trijata. It is usually often known as trisugandhi, Trisamyuktam and Trigandhakam. The collective time period ‘Trijata’ shouldn’t be explicitly described within the Brihat Trayi Samhitas. The nomenclature is clearly encountered within the Nighantu literature, significantly within the Dhanvantari Nighantu, the place Tvak, Ela, and Patra are grouped below the identify Trijata.
The collective time period ‘Trijata’ shouldn’t be employed by Vagbhata within the Ashtanga Hridaya. Nonetheless, its constituent medication—Tvak, Ela, and Patra—are repeatedly prescribed collectively in Chikitsa Sthana, significantly within the administration of Kasa, Shwasa, Rajayakshma, Grahani, and Chardi.
त्वगेला पत्रकं चैव त्रिजातं परिकीर्तितम्। (Dhanwantari Nighantu)
Twak – Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Patra – Eletteria cardamomum
Patra – Cinnamomum tamala)
Sanskrit Shloka
वराङ्गपत्रकैलाभिस्त्रिसुगन्धि त्रिजातकम् ।
त्रिगन्धकं त्रिसंयुक्तं चतुर्जातं सकेशरम् ॥
त्रिसुगन्धि चतुर्जातं तीक्ष्णोष्णं रोचनं लघु ।
रुक्षं पित्ताग्निक्द्वर्ण्यं कफवातविषापहम् ॥ (KN Oshadhi varga)
Synonyms
Trisugandhi – Due to its fragrant scent
Trisamyuktam – It’s a mixture of three
Trigandhakam – Group of three fragrant herbs
Trijata, when mixed with Nagakesara (Mesua ferrea), varieties the classical Ayurvedic formulation often known as Chaturjata.
Qualities
Rasa – Pungent (Katu) and Bitter (Tikta)
Karma – Rochana, Mukha dourgandhya hara, Agni vardhaka, Varnya, Vishapaha
Rogaghnata – Indicated in Kasa, Swasa – Respiratory issues
Guna – Ruksha (Dry) Tikshna (Penetrating), Laghu-Gentle to digest,
Virya – Ushna
Dosha Motion – Enhance pitta, pacify vata and Kapha dosha
Motion on Agni – Enhance agni
Motion on Pores and skin – Varnyam – Improve complexion
त्वगेला पत्रकैस्तुल्यौस्र्तिसुगन्धि त्रिजातकम् ।
नागकेशरसंयुक्तं चातुर्जातकमुच्यते ॥
स्वरभेद श्वासकासमुखदोष विनाशनम् ।
वृष्यं बल्यं च योगार्हं चातुर्जातं रसायनम् ॥ (DN 7 Misrakadi Varga)
In line with the references in Dhanwantari Nighantu, it’s indicated in respiratory issues reminiscent of cough, bronchial asthma, and hoarseness of voice, in addition to in illnesses affecting the oral cavity.
Trijata varieties an necessary ingredient of the classical Ayurvedic preparation Chaturjata Rasayanam, recognized for its aphrodisiac and rejuvenative properties that assist improve energy and vigor.
त्वगेलापत्रकैस्तुल्य्यैस्त्रिसुगन्धि त्रिजातकम् ।
नागकेशरसंयुक्तं चातुर्जातकमुच्यते ॥
तद् द्रव्यं रोचनं रुक्षं तीक्ष्णोष्णां मुखगन्धहृत् ॥
लघुपित्ताग्निक्द्वर्ण्यं कफवातविषापहम् । (BP Purvakhandam misrakaprakaranam – karpooradi vargam)
It helps to enhance urge for food, digestive fireplace, gentle to digest, sizzling and pungent scale back extra mucosal secretion, pacify kapha and vata dosha, and Varnya – promote complexion.
It’s used as an ingredient in a number of classical Ayurvedic formulations. Some examples embrace:
- Chaturjata Rasayanam – Used as a rejuvenative, aphrodisiac, and strength-promoting preparation.
- Sitopaladi Churna – Generally utilized in cough, different respiratory issues.
- Talisadi Churna – Indicated in cough, bronchial asthma, anorexia, and digestive disturbances.
- Eladi Churna – Utilized in digestive and respiratory illnesses.
- Lavangadi Churna – Helpful in throat issues, cough, and hoarseness of voice.
- Kalyanaka Ghrita – Utilized in neurological and psychiatric issues.
- Mahatiktaka Ghrita – Employed in power pores and skin illnesses and systemic issues.
- Sukumara Ghrita – Utilized in gynecological and gastrointestinal circumstances.
Trijata possesses vital antimicrobial exercise, which helps its function as a preservative and justifies its inclusion as a Prakshepa Dravya in numerous medicinal formulations.
The verse मरिचं त्वगेलापत्रकेसरम् । मधु शर्करया युक्तम्… is defined in Ashtanga Hridaya Chilitsa Sthana 3rd chapter whereas Describing Amrutaprasa Ghrita.
