Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
The three pungents — ginger, black pepper, pippali in equal parts: the classical deepana-pachana engine that kindles agni, burns ama and carries herbs into the tissues (yogavahi).
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Equal parts dry ginger, black pepper and pippali, powdered. Pinch doses with honey or warm water — this is a formulation with a pharmacology, not a table spice.
Classical Provenance: Charaka Samhita (trikatu, deepaniya); Sharngadhara Samhita.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- a pinch with honey before meals (kapha protocol)
- added to formulations to boost absorption
- in warm water for cold-season sluggishness
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: pitta excess — acidity, ulcers, bleeding disorders
- Contraindication: pregnancy in medicinal doses
- Contraindication: hot season and hot constitutions
- Contraindication: prolonged unsupervised use
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Trikatu spice blend
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 tsp (2g):
