Trikatu Blend

Description

Zingiber officinale Roscoe + Piper nigrum L. + Piper longum L.

One of Ayurveda's most fundamental formulation blends — equal parts dried ginger, black pepper, and long pepper. The name 'Trikatu' means 'three pungents.' This combination enhances bioavailability of co-administered herbs and nutrients (Piper alkaloids inhibit drug metabolism enzymes).

Specification

• Classic Trikatu blend (1:1:1 equal parts)
• Standardised blend (5% piperine)

Plant Part & Origin

Rhizome (ginger) + Fruit (black pepper + long pepper) — Neemuch / Madhya Pradesh, India

Uses & Benefits

• Piperine enhances absorption of curcumin up to 2,000×
• Bioavailability booster for co-formulated herb and nutrient blends
• Digestive stimulant — strengthens digestive capacity (Agni)
• Anti-inflammatory combination
• Respiratory health — expectorant and mucolytic