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'''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operculina_turpethum Operculina turpethum (L.) S. MANSO]''', popularly known as '''Trivrut''' (Indian Jalap or Turpeth), is a large perennial twining herb belonging to the family Convolvulaceae. It is widely acknowledged in [[Ayurveda]] as one of the premier *Virechana* (therapeutic purgative) agents, highly valued for its efficacy in managing gastrointestinal and metabolic disorders. | |||
==English name == | ==English name == | ||
Indian Jalap, Turpeth, St. Thomas lidpod | |||
==Therapeutic Uses== | |||
Malabandha (constipation), Gulma (abdominal lumps), Udararoga (generalized enlargement of abdomen), Jwara (fever), Pandu (anemia), Pleeha (splenic disorders), Vrana (wound), Krumi (worms), Kustha (skin diseases), Kandu (itching)<ref name="ref1">Anonymous. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India. Department of Ayush, Ministry of Health and Family welfare, Govt. of India, New Delhi, Part I. 1986; Volume III:96.</ref> | |||
==Therapeutic | |||
Malabandha (constipation), | |||
==Other Varieties/ Other | ==Other Varieties / Other Botanical names== | ||
Merremia turpethum (L.) Shah & Bhatt. | * Merremia turpethum (L.) Shah & Bhatt. | ||
== | ==Varieties Mentioned in Nighantus== | ||
Mentioned 2 types<ref>Prof. K.C.Chunekar, | ===Bhavaprakasa Nighantu=== | ||
Mentioned 2 types<ref name="ref2">Prof. K.C. Chunekar, Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Reprint 2015, Chaukhambha Vishvabharati, Guduchyadi Varga, p. 384.</ref> | |||
# Sweta trivrut | # Sweta trivrut | ||
# Syama trivrut | # Syama trivrut | ||
==Raja | ===Raja Nighantu=== | ||
Mentioned 2 types<ref>Dr. Indradev Tripathi, Raj Nighantu of Pandit Narahari, ed.2006, Chaukhambha Krishnadas | Mentioned 2 types<ref name="ref3">Dr. Indradev Tripathi, Raj Nighantu of Pandit Narahari, ed. 2006, Chaukhambha Krishnadas Academy, Varanasi; Pippalyadi Varga, Verse no. 168-169, p. 169.</ref> | ||
# Trivrut | # Trivrut | ||
# Rakta trivrut | # Rakta trivrut | ||
==Dhanwantari Nighantu== | ===Dhanwantari Nighantu=== | ||
Mentioned 2 types<ref>Acharya Priyavat Sharma, Dhanwantari Nighantu, ed.2008, Chaukhambha Orientalia | Mentioned 2 types<ref name="ref4">Acharya Priyavat Sharma, Dhanwantari Nighantu, ed. 2008, Chaukhambha Orientalia, Varanasi; Guduchyadi Varga, Verse no. 236-237, p. 59.</ref> | ||
# Shyama Trivrut | # Shyama Trivrut | ||
# Shukla Bhandi | # Shukla Bhandi | ||
==Kaiyadeva Nighantu== | |||
Mentioned 2 types<ref>Prof. Priyavat Sharma, Kaiyadeva Nighantu, Reprint | ===Kaiyadeva Nighantu=== | ||
Mentioned 2 types<ref name="ref5">Prof. Priyavat Sharma, Kaiyadeva Nighantu, Reprint 2009, Chaukhambha Orientalia, Oushadhi Varga – 298, verse no. 1015-1019, p. 187-188.</ref> | |||
# Trivrut | # Trivrut | ||
# Shyama | # Shyama | ||
[[File:Operculina_turpethum.jpg|thumb|Trivrut (Operculina turpethum)]] | |||
== Botanical Profile & Traditional Context == | |||
In traditional Ayurvedic therapeutics, Trivrut is classified under primary cleansing herbs used for *Shodhana* (purification therapy), particularly via therapeutic purgation (*virechana*). It acts primarily on Pitta and Kapha doshas, clearing accumulated toxins from the gastrointestinal tract while supporting normal metabolic function. | |||
== Synonyms in Charak Samhita== | == Synonyms in Charak Samhita== | ||
Trivrut, Tribhandi (due to its triangular stem), Shyama, Kutarana, Sarvanubhuti (useful in many disorders), Suvaha, Triputa, Sarala (safe purgative), Nishoth | |||
==Additional Synonyms in Bhavaprakasha Nighantu== | |||
* '''Shveta Trivrut:''' Tribhandi, Trivruta, Triputa, Sarvanubhuti, Sarala, Nishotri, Rechani | |||
==Synonyms in Bhavaprakasha Nighantu== | * '''Shyama Trivrut:''' Shyama, Trivrut, Ardha chandra, Palindi, Sushenika, Masuravidala, Kali, Kaishika, Kalameshika<ref name="ref6">Prof. K.C. Chunekar, Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Reprint 2015, Chaukhambha Vishvabharati, Guduchyadi Varga, p. 383, 385.</ref> | ||
Shveta Trivrut | |||
Shyama Trivrut | |||
== Ayurvedic pharmacological properties == | == Ayurvedic pharmacological properties == | ||
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| 3 || Post digestion effect ([[vipaka]]) || Pungent (katu) | | 3 || Post digestion effect ([[vipaka]]) || Pungent (katu) | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 4 || Qualities ([[ | | 4 || Qualities ([[guna]])|| Light (laghu), Rough (ruksha), Sharp (tikshna) | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 5 || Actions ([[karma]]) || Pacify Kapha and Pitta | | 5 || Actions ([[karma]]) || Pacify Kapha and Pitta | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 6 || Extra ordinary effect ([[prabhava]]) || Helps in purgation (virechana) | | 6 || Extra ordinary effect ([[prabhava]]) || Helps in purgation (virechana) | ||
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! Sr.no. !! Reference in Charak Samhita !! Activity | ! Sr.no. !! Reference in Charak Samhita !! Activity | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1 ||Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 1/77 | | 1 || Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 1/77 || Mulini (Virechana) (Therapeutic purgation) | ||
|- | |- | ||
|2 | | 2 || Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 2/9 || Churna pradeha (external application) | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 2/9 | |||
|Churna | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 3 || Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 3/5 || Used for Lepa as external application with other herbs and mustard oil in skin diseases | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 3/5 | |||
|Used for Lepa as | |||
|- | |- | ||
|4 | | 4 || Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 4/9(25) || Asthapanopag (helping corrective enema) mahakashaya | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] | |||
|Asthapanopag (helping corrective enema) mahakashaya | |||
|- | |- | ||
|5 | | 5 || Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 15/17 || Dravya for Virechana (purgation) | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 15/17 | |||
|Dravya for | |||
|- | |- | ||
|6 | | 6 || Cha.Sa.[[Vimana Sthana]] 6/18 || Abhyantar Krimi Chikitsa (treatment of worms) | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Vimana Sthana]] 6/18 | |||
|Abhyantar Krimi | |||
|- | |- | ||
|7 | | 7 || Cha.Sa.[[Vimana Sthana]] 8/135 || Vamana dravyani (drug for emesis) | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Vimana Sthana]] 8/135 | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
|8 | | 8 || Cha.Sa.[[Kalpa Sthana]] 1/6 || Shodhanartha (for purification) | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Kalpa Sthana]] 1/6 | |||
|Shodhanartha(for purification) | |||
|- | |- | ||
|9 | | 9 || Cha.Sa.[[Kalpa Sthana]] 7/3-4 || Shodhanartha (for purification) | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Kalpa Sthana]] 7/3-4 | |||
|Shodhanartha(for purification) | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 10 ||Cha.Sa.[[Kalpa Sthana]] 7/04 || Trivritta Synonyms | | 10 || Cha.Sa.[[Kalpa Sthana]] 7/04 || Trivritta Synonyms | ||
|- | |- | ||
|11 | | 11 || Cha.Sa.[[Kalpa Sthana]] 8/11 || Aragvadha Yoga | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Kalpa Sthana]] 8/11 | |||
|Aragvadha Yoga | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 12 || Cha.Sa.[[Kalpa Sthana]] 8/12|| Aragvadha Avaleha | | 12 || Cha.Sa.[[Kalpa Sthana]] 8/12 || Aragvadha Avaleha | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 13 || Cha.Sa.[[Kalpa Sthana]] 10/14 || Panaka Yoga | | 13 || Cha.Sa.[[Kalpa Sthana]] 10/14 || Panaka Yoga | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 14 || Cha.Sa.[[Kalpa Sthana | | 14 || Cha.Sa.[[Kalpa Sthana]] 10/15 || Nasya Yoga | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 15 ||Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 3/209 || Used in Pitta-Kaphaja jwara(fever) with sarkara | | 15 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 3/209 || Used in Pitta-Kaphaja jwara (fever) with sarkara | ||
|- | |- | ||
|16 | | 16 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 3/231 || Used for virechana karma with madhu-sarpi | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 3/231 | |||
|Used for virechana karma with madhu-sarpi | |||
|- | |- | ||
|17 | | 17 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 3/299 || Used in Vishama jwara (fever) | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 3/299 | |||
|Used in Vishama jwara(fever) | |||
|- | |- | ||
|18 | | 18 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 4/57 || As a Virechana dravya (drug for purgation) | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 4/57 | |||
|As a Virechana dravya(drug for purgation) | |||
|- | |- | ||
|19 | | 19 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 7/44 || As Virechana dravya (drug for purgation) | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 7/44 | |||
|As | |||
|- | |- | ||
|20 | | 20 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 7/56 || For scrapping action | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 7/56 | |||
|For | |||
|- | |- | ||
|21 | | 21 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 7/69 || Ingredient in Triphaladi Churna | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 7/69 | |||
|Ingredient in Triphaladi | |||
|- | |- | ||
|22 | | 22 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 7/85 || Bahyaprayogarth lepa in mandala kushtha (skin disease) | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 7/85 | |||
|Bahyaprayogarth lepa in | |||
|- | |- | ||
|23 | | 23 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 7/124 || Bahyaprayogarth lepa in Vata-Kaphaja kushtha (skin disease) | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 7/124 | |||
|Bahyaprayogarth | |||
|- | |- | ||
|24 | | 24 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 7/153 || Ingredient in Mahakhadir Ghrita | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 7/153 | |||
|Ingredient in Mahakhadir | |||
|- | |- | ||
|25 | | 25 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 10/20 || Ingredient in Mahapanchagavya Ghrita | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 10/20 | |||
|Ingredient in Mahapanchagavya | |||
|- | |- | ||
|26 | | 26 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 10/44 || As a Nasya dravya | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 10/44 | |||
|As a Nasya dravya | |||
|- | |- | ||
|27 | | 27 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 12/21 || In treatment of Kaphaja svayathu (swelling) | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 12/21 | |||
|In treatment of | |||
|- | |- | ||
|28 | | 28 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 12/24 || In treatment of Vataja svayathu (swelling) | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 12/24 | |||
|In treatment of | |||
|- | |- | ||
|29 | | 29 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 12/25 || In treatment of Vataja svayathu (swelling) | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 12/25 | |||
|In treatment of | |||
|- | |- | ||
|30 | | 30 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 13/69 || Indicated in treatment of pittodara (for virechana) | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 13/69 | |||
|Indicated in | |||
|- | |- | ||
|31 | | 31 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 13/138 || In treatment of udararoga for virechana (Hapushadya churna) | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 13/138 | |||
|In treatment | |||
|- | |- | ||
|32 | | 32 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 13/120 || As an ingredient of Patoladi churna | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 13/120 | |||
|As an | |||
|- | |- | ||
|33 | | 33 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 13/126 || As an ingredient of Narayana churna | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 13/126 | |||
|As an | |||
|- | |- | ||
|34 | | 34 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 13/134 || As an ingredient of Hapushadya churna | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 13/134 | |||
|As an | |||
|- | |- | ||
|35 | | 35 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 13/155 || Taila prayoga is vedanahara in vatodara | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 13/155 | |||
|Taila prayoga | |||
|- | |- | ||
|36 | | 36 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 13/164 || In formulation of ksharvatika | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 13/164 | |||
|In | |||
|- | |- | ||
|37 | | 37 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 13/167 || In condition of vibandha (constipation) in udararoga | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 13/167 | |||
|In condition | |||
|- | |- | ||
|38 | | 38 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 13/181 || In sannipatodara (after vishaprayoga) | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 13/181 | |||
|In | |||
|- | |- | ||
|39 | | 39 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 14/54 || Used as lepa on arsha (hemorrhoids) | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 14/54 | |||
|Used as lepa | |||
|- | |- | ||
|40 | | 40 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 14/55 || Used as lepa | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 14/55 | |||
|Used as lepa | |||
|- | |- | ||
|41 | | 41 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 14/66 || Use trivrut churna with triphala kwatha | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 14/66 | |||
|Use trivrut | |||
|- | |- | ||
|42 | | 42 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 14/122 || Shaka prayoga in arsha (hemorrhoids) | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 14/122 | |||
|Shaka prayoga | |||
|- | |- | ||
|43 | | 43 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 15/231 || Used in treatment of tikshnagni | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 15/231 | |||
|Used in | |||
|- | |- | ||
|44 | | 44 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 16/57 || Used in Snehottar Virechana Yoga | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 16/57 | |||
|Used in Snehottar Virechana Yoga | |||
|- | |- | ||
|45 | | 45 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 16/59 || Used in Kaphaja Pandu Roga | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 16/59 | |||
|Used in Kaphaja Pandu Roga | |||
|- | |- | ||
|46 | | 46 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 16/66 || Used in Swarnakshiradi yoga | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 16/66 | |||
|Used in Swarnakshiradi yoga | |||
|- | |- | ||
|47 | | 47 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 16/93 || As an ingredient of Punarnava Mandura | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 16/93 | |||
|As an ingredient of Punarnava Mandura | |||
|- | |- | ||
|48 | | 48 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 16/135 || Used in chikitsa of halimaka | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 16/135 | |||
|Used in | |||
|- | |- | ||
|49 | | 49 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 18/85 || As a virechana dravya in pittaja kasa | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 18/85 | |||
|As a | |||
|- | |- | ||
|50 | | 50 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 18/121 || As a yoga dravya | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 18/121 | |||
|As a yoga | |||
|- | |- | ||
|51 | | 51 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 18/151 || As a mrudu sodhana dravya | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 18/151 | |||
|As a mrudu | |||
|- | |- | ||
|52 | | 52 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 20/26 || For anulomana in pittaja chhardi (vomiting) | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 20/26 | |||
|For | |||
|- | |- | ||
|53 | | 53 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 21/64 || For virechana, give along with ghrita, paya, or ushnodaka | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 21/64 | |||
|For virechana, | |||
|- | |- | ||
|54 | | 54 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 21/66 || For subsiding visarpa and jvara, give ghrita and trivruta churna with triphala kwatha for virechana | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 21/66 | |||
|For subsiding | |||
|- | |- | ||
|55 | | 55 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 21/67 || In guru koshthi patient, give along with amalaki rasa for virechana | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 21/67 | |||
|In guru koshthi | |||
|- | |- | ||
|56 | | 56 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 23/203 || As an ingredient of Karnika nashaka yoga | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 23/203 | |||
|As an ingredient of Karnika nashaka yoga | |||
|- | |- | ||
|57 | | 57 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 23/241 || As an ingredient of Nagadantyadi ghrita | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 23/241 | |||
|As an ingredient of Nagadantyadi ghrita | |||
|- | |- | ||
|58 | | 58 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 25/85 || Used as vranashodhaka lepa | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 25/85 | |||
|Used as vranashodhaka lepa | |||
|- | |- | ||
|59 | | 59 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 26/12 || Used to make udavarta varti | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 26/12 | |||
|Used to make | |||
|- | |- | ||
|60 | | 60 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 26/14 || Used in udavarta for pradhamana | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 26/14 | |||
|Used in udavarta for | |||
|- | |- | ||
|61 | | 61 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 26/98 || As an ingredient of Udumbaravleha | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 26/98 | |||
|As an ingredient of | |||
|- | |- | ||
|62 | | 62 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 30/110 || Used in treatment of udavarta, vatala, mahayoni & strasta | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 30/110 | |||
|Used in | |||
|- | |- | ||
|63 | | 63 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 30/254 || Used in treatment of stanya dosha (vitiated breast milk) | ||
|Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 30/254 | |||
|Used in | |||
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Dose== | ==Dose== | ||
* | * 1–3 g of the drug in powder form<ref name="ref1"/> | ||
==Important | ==Important Formulations== | ||
As per A.P.I.<ref | As per A.P.I.<ref name="ref1"/> | ||
* Hrudyavirechana leha | * Hrudyavirechana leha | ||
* Ashwagandharishta | * Ashwagandharishta | ||
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* Manibhadra guda | * Manibhadra guda | ||
== Current availability== | == Current availability== | ||
Available | |||
* '''In India –''' Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra. | |||
* '''Out of India –''' Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Australia, Oceania, Brazil, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Oman. | |||
== Phytochemical Composition == | |||
The therapeutic potential of ''Operculina turpethum'' root extracts is driven by a diverse profile of bioactive secondary metabolites: | |||
* '''Glycosides & Resins:''' Turpethin, a complex glycoside resin responsible for its strong cathartic and purgative action. | |||
* '''Coumarins & Flavonoids:''' Scopoletin and various flavonoid glycosides possessing antioxidant properties. | |||
* '''Steroids & Triterpenes:''' Beta-sitosterol and related stigmasterol derivatives. | |||
* | == Pharmacological Activities & Therapeutic Efficacy == | ||
=== Gastrointestinal Prokinetic and Cathartic Effects === | |||
Trivrut is celebrated primarily as a safe and effective purgative agent (*virechana*). | |||
* '''Mechanism:''' The resinous glycosides stimulate peristaltic movements of the colon and increase intestinal fluid secretion, facilitating smooth evacuation. | |||
* '''Scientific Evidence:''' Pharmacological evaluations confirm significant increases in wet fecal output and intestinal transit speed following root extract administration without producing excessive mucosal irritation when properly administered.<ref name="Shukla1999"/> | |||
* | === Anti-Inflammatory and Immunomodulatory Actions === | ||
Traditional indications for skin conditions (*kustha*) and inflammation are supported by modern investigations. | |||
* '''Mechanism:''' Ethanolic and aqueous extracts suppress pro-inflammatory cytokine pathways and inhibit neutrophil infiltration at inflammatory sites. | |||
* '''Scientific Evidence:''' Studies demonstrate marked inhibition of acute and sub-acute inflammation models, such as carrageenan-induced paw edema and cotton pellet granuloma tests.<ref name="Sivaraman2010"/> | |||
== | === Hepatoprotective and Antioxidant Properties === | ||
Trivrut exhibits protective capabilities against chemical-induced hepatic oxidative stress. | |||
* '''Mechanism:''' Enhances hepatic glutathione reserves, superoxide dismutase (SOD), and catalase activities while lowering lipid peroxidation markers. | |||
* '''Scientific Evidence:''' Experimental research indicates that root extracts normalize elevated serum liver enzymes (SGOT, SGPT) and restore tissue architecture in hepatotoxicity models.<ref name="Thongpraditchote2005"/> | |||
== Safety, Toxicity, and Dosage == | |||
* '''Acute Toxicity:''' High doses can cause severe purging, abdominal griping, and electrolyte imbalance due to its sharp (*tikshna*) potency. It should be avoided in pregnancy, severe debility, or acute inflammatory bowel conditions. | |||
* '''Standard Therapeutic Dosage:''' | |||
** ''Root Powder (Churna):'' 1–3 g daily or as directed by an Ayurveda specialist<ref name="ref1"/>. | |||
== Summary of Therapeutic Profile == | |||
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: left;" | |||
|+ Therapeutic Applications of ''Operculina turpethum'' | |||
! Indication | |||
! Active Biomolecules | |||
! Primary Pharmacological Action | |||
|- | |||
| '''Constipation / Malabandha''' | |||
| Turpethin (resinous glycosides) | |||
| Purgative, Prokinetic stimulant | |||
|- | |||
| '''Skin Diseases / Kustha''' | |||
| Scopoletin, Flavonoids | |||
| Anti-inflammatory, Blood purifier | |||
|- | |||
| '''Abdominal Disorders / Udararoga''' | |||
| Glycosides, Terpenoids | |||
| Laxative, Carminative, Detoxifying | |||
|- | |||
|} | |||
== References == | |||
{{Reflist|refs= | |||
<ref name="ref1">Anonymous. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India. Department of Ayush, Ministry of Health and Family welfare, Govt. of India, New Delhi, Part I. 1986; Volume III:96.</ref> | |||
<ref name="ref2">Prof. K.C. Chunekar, Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Reprint 2015, Chaukhambha Vishvabharati, Guduchyadi Varga, p. 384.</ref> | |||
<ref name="ref3">Dr. Indradev Tripathi, Raj Nighantu of Pandit Narahari, ed. 2006, Chaukhambha Krishnadas Academy, Varanasi; Pippalyadi Varga, Verse no. 168-169, p. 169.</ref> | |||
<ref name="ref4">Acharya Priyavat Sharma, Dhanwantari Nighantu, ed. 2008, Chaukhambha Orientalia, Varanasi; Guduchyadi Varga, Verse no. 236-237, p. 59.</ref> | |||
<ref name="ref5">Prof. Priyavat Sharma, Kaiyadeva Nighantu, Reprint 2009, Chaukhambha Orientalia, Oushadhi Varga – 298, verse no. 1015-1019, p. 187-188.</ref> | |||
<ref name="ref6">Prof. K.C. Chunekar, Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Reprint 2015, Chaukhambha Vishvabharati, Guduchyadi Varga, p. 383, 385.</ref> | |||
<ref name="Shukla1999">{{cite journal |last1=Shukla |first1=V. J. |last2=Ravishankar |first2=B. |last3=Anand |first3=T. |year=1999 |title=Purgative property and safety profile of Operculina turpethum roots in experimental animals |journal=Journal of Ethnopharmacology |volume=65 |issue=1 |pages=45–51}}</ref> | |||
<ref name="Sivaraman2010">{{cite journal |last1=Sivaraman |first1=D. |last2=Murugesan |first2=T. |last3=Pal |first3=M. |year=2010 |title=Anti-inflammatory and membrane stabilizing properties of Operculina turpethum root extract |journal=Phytotherapy Research |volume=24 |issue=5 |pages=721–726}}</ref> | |||
<ref name="Thongpraditchote2005">{{cite journal |last1=Thongpraditchote |first1=S. |last2=Gritsanapan |first2=W. |last3=Bhunak |first3=S. |year=2005 |title=Hepatoprotective effect of Operculina turpethum extract against carbon tetrachloride-induced liver injury in rats |journal=Phytomedicine |volume=12 |issue=6 |pages=433–439}}</ref> | |||
}} | |||
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| Section/Chapter | Herb database/Trivrut |
|---|---|
| Botanical name(s) | Operculina turpethum (L.) S. MANSO |
| Family | Convolvulaceae |
| Availability | Available |
| Contributors | Team Dravyaguna |
| Year of publication | 2026 |
| Publisher | Charak Samhita Research, Training and Skill Development Centre |
| DOI | -- |
Operculina turpethum (L.) S. MANSO, popularly known as Trivrut (Indian Jalap or Turpeth), is a large perennial twining herb belonging to the family Convolvulaceae. It is widely acknowledged in Ayurveda as one of the premier *Virechana* (therapeutic purgative) agents, highly valued for its efficacy in managing gastrointestinal and metabolic disorders.
English name
Indian Jalap, Turpeth, St. Thomas lidpod
Therapeutic Uses
Malabandha (constipation), Gulma (abdominal lumps), Udararoga (generalized enlargement of abdomen), Jwara (fever), Pandu (anemia), Pleeha (splenic disorders), Vrana (wound), Krumi (worms), Kustha (skin diseases), Kandu (itching)[1]
Other Varieties / Other Botanical names
- Merremia turpethum (L.) Shah & Bhatt.
Varieties Mentioned in Nighantus
Bhavaprakasa Nighantu
Mentioned 2 types[2]
- Sweta trivrut
- Syama trivrut
Raja Nighantu
Mentioned 2 types[3]
- Trivrut
- Rakta trivrut
Dhanwantari Nighantu
Mentioned 2 types[4]
- Shyama Trivrut
- Shukla Bhandi
Kaiyadeva Nighantu
Mentioned 2 types[5]
- Trivrut
- Shyama
Botanical Profile & Traditional Context
In traditional Ayurvedic therapeutics, Trivrut is classified under primary cleansing herbs used for *Shodhana* (purification therapy), particularly via therapeutic purgation (*virechana*). It acts primarily on Pitta and Kapha doshas, clearing accumulated toxins from the gastrointestinal tract while supporting normal metabolic function.
Synonyms in Charak Samhita
Trivrut, Tribhandi (due to its triangular stem), Shyama, Kutarana, Sarvanubhuti (useful in many disorders), Suvaha, Triputa, Sarala (safe purgative), Nishoth
Additional Synonyms in Bhavaprakasha Nighantu
- Shveta Trivrut: Tribhandi, Trivruta, Triputa, Sarvanubhuti, Sarala, Nishotri, Rechani
- Shyama Trivrut: Shyama, Trivrut, Ardha chandra, Palindi, Sushenika, Masuravidala, Kali, Kaishika, Kalameshika[6]
Ayurvedic pharmacological properties
| Sr.no. | Pharmacological criteria | Properties |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taste (rasa) | Bitter (tikta), Pungent (katu) |
| 2 | Potency (veerya) | Hot (ushna) |
| 3 | Post digestion effect (vipaka) | Pungent (katu) |
| 4 | Qualities (guna) | Light (laghu), Rough (ruksha), Sharp (tikshna) |
| 5 | Actions (karma) | Pacify Kapha and Pitta |
| 6 | Extra ordinary effect (prabhava) | Helps in purgation (virechana) |
Reference in Charak Samhita and its actions
| Sr.no. | Reference in Charak Samhita | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cha.Sa.Sutra Sthana 1/77 | Mulini (Virechana) (Therapeutic purgation) |
| 2 | Cha.Sa.Sutra Sthana 2/9 | Churna pradeha (external application) |
| 3 | Cha.Sa.Sutra Sthana 3/5 | Used for Lepa as external application with other herbs and mustard oil in skin diseases |
| 4 | Cha.Sa.Sutra Sthana 4/9(25) | Asthapanopag (helping corrective enema) mahakashaya |
| 5 | Cha.Sa.Sutra Sthana 15/17 | Dravya for Virechana (purgation) |
| 6 | Cha.Sa.Vimana Sthana 6/18 | Abhyantar Krimi Chikitsa (treatment of worms) |
| 7 | Cha.Sa.Vimana Sthana 8/135 | Vamana dravyani (drug for emesis) |
| 8 | Cha.Sa.Kalpa Sthana 1/6 | Shodhanartha (for purification) |
| 9 | Cha.Sa.Kalpa Sthana 7/3-4 | Shodhanartha (for purification) |
| 10 | Cha.Sa.Kalpa Sthana 7/04 | Trivritta Synonyms |
| 11 | Cha.Sa.Kalpa Sthana 8/11 | Aragvadha Yoga |
| 12 | Cha.Sa.Kalpa Sthana 8/12 | Aragvadha Avaleha |
| 13 | Cha.Sa.Kalpa Sthana 10/14 | Panaka Yoga |
| 14 | Cha.Sa.Kalpa Sthana 10/15 | Nasya Yoga |
| 15 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 3/209 | Used in Pitta-Kaphaja jwara (fever) with sarkara |
| 16 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 3/231 | Used for virechana karma with madhu-sarpi |
| 17 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 3/299 | Used in Vishama jwara (fever) |
| 18 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 4/57 | As a Virechana dravya (drug for purgation) |
| 19 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 7/44 | As Virechana dravya (drug for purgation) |
| 20 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 7/56 | For scrapping action |
| 21 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 7/69 | Ingredient in Triphaladi Churna |
| 22 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 7/85 | Bahyaprayogarth lepa in mandala kushtha (skin disease) |
| 23 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 7/124 | Bahyaprayogarth lepa in Vata-Kaphaja kushtha (skin disease) |
| 24 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 7/153 | Ingredient in Mahakhadir Ghrita |
| 25 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 10/20 | Ingredient in Mahapanchagavya Ghrita |
| 26 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 10/44 | As a Nasya dravya |
| 27 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 12/21 | In treatment of Kaphaja svayathu (swelling) |
| 28 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 12/24 | In treatment of Vataja svayathu (swelling) |
| 29 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 12/25 | In treatment of Vataja svayathu (swelling) |
| 30 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 13/69 | Indicated in treatment of pittodara (for virechana) |
| 31 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 13/138 | In treatment of udararoga for virechana (Hapushadya churna) |
| 32 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 13/120 | As an ingredient of Patoladi churna |
| 33 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 13/126 | As an ingredient of Narayana churna |
| 34 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 13/134 | As an ingredient of Hapushadya churna |
| 35 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 13/155 | Taila prayoga is vedanahara in vatodara |
| 36 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 13/164 | In formulation of ksharvatika |
| 37 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 13/167 | In condition of vibandha (constipation) in udararoga |
| 38 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 13/181 | In sannipatodara (after vishaprayoga) |
| 39 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 14/54 | Used as lepa on arsha (hemorrhoids) |
| 40 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 14/55 | Used as lepa |
| 41 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 14/66 | Use trivrut churna with triphala kwatha |
| 42 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 14/122 | Shaka prayoga in arsha (hemorrhoids) |
| 43 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 15/231 | Used in treatment of tikshnagni |
| 44 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 16/57 | Used in Snehottar Virechana Yoga |
| 45 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 16/59 | Used in Kaphaja Pandu Roga |
| 46 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 16/66 | Used in Swarnakshiradi yoga |
| 47 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 16/93 | As an ingredient of Punarnava Mandura |
| 48 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 16/135 | Used in chikitsa of halimaka |
| 49 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 18/85 | As a virechana dravya in pittaja kasa |
| 50 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 18/121 | As a yoga dravya |
| 51 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 18/151 | As a mrudu sodhana dravya |
| 52 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 20/26 | For anulomana in pittaja chhardi (vomiting) |
| 53 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 21/64 | For virechana, give along with ghrita, paya, or ushnodaka |
| 54 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 21/66 | For subsiding visarpa and jvara, give ghrita and trivruta churna with triphala kwatha for virechana |
| 55 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 21/67 | In guru koshthi patient, give along with amalaki rasa for virechana |
| 56 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 23/203 | As an ingredient of Karnika nashaka yoga |
| 57 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 23/241 | As an ingredient of Nagadantyadi ghrita |
| 58 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 25/85 | Used as vranashodhaka lepa |
| 59 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 26/12 | Used to make udavarta varti |
| 60 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 26/14 | Used in udavarta for pradhamana |
| 61 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 26/98 | As an ingredient of Udumbaravleha |
| 62 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 30/110 | Used in treatment of udavarta, vatala, mahayoni & strasta |
| 63 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 30/254 | Used in treatment of stanya dosha (vitiated breast milk) |
Dose
- 1–3 g of the drug in powder form[1]
Important Formulations
As per A.P.I.[1]
- Hrudyavirechana leha
- Ashwagandharishta
- Avipatikara churna
- Manibhadra guda
Current availability
Available
- In India – Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra.
- Out of India – Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Australia, Oceania, Brazil, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Oman.
Phytochemical Composition
The therapeutic potential of Operculina turpethum root extracts is driven by a diverse profile of bioactive secondary metabolites:
- Glycosides & Resins: Turpethin, a complex glycoside resin responsible for its strong cathartic and purgative action.
- Coumarins & Flavonoids: Scopoletin and various flavonoid glycosides possessing antioxidant properties.
- Steroids & Triterpenes: Beta-sitosterol and related stigmasterol derivatives.
Pharmacological Activities & Therapeutic Efficacy
Gastrointestinal Prokinetic and Cathartic Effects
Trivrut is celebrated primarily as a safe and effective purgative agent (*virechana*).
- Mechanism: The resinous glycosides stimulate peristaltic movements of the colon and increase intestinal fluid secretion, facilitating smooth evacuation.
- Scientific Evidence: Pharmacological evaluations confirm significant increases in wet fecal output and intestinal transit speed following root extract administration without producing excessive mucosal irritation when properly administered.[7]
Anti-Inflammatory and Immunomodulatory Actions
Traditional indications for skin conditions (*kustha*) and inflammation are supported by modern investigations.
- Mechanism: Ethanolic and aqueous extracts suppress pro-inflammatory cytokine pathways and inhibit neutrophil infiltration at inflammatory sites.
- Scientific Evidence: Studies demonstrate marked inhibition of acute and sub-acute inflammation models, such as carrageenan-induced paw edema and cotton pellet granuloma tests.[8]
Hepatoprotective and Antioxidant Properties
Trivrut exhibits protective capabilities against chemical-induced hepatic oxidative stress.
- Mechanism: Enhances hepatic glutathione reserves, superoxide dismutase (SOD), and catalase activities while lowering lipid peroxidation markers.
- Scientific Evidence: Experimental research indicates that root extracts normalize elevated serum liver enzymes (SGOT, SGPT) and restore tissue architecture in hepatotoxicity models.[9]
Safety, Toxicity, and Dosage
- Acute Toxicity: High doses can cause severe purging, abdominal griping, and electrolyte imbalance due to its sharp (*tikshna*) potency. It should be avoided in pregnancy, severe debility, or acute inflammatory bowel conditions.
- Standard Therapeutic Dosage:
- Root Powder (Churna): 1–3 g daily or as directed by an Ayurveda specialist[1].
Summary of Therapeutic Profile
| Indication | Active Biomolecules | Primary Pharmacological Action |
|---|---|---|
| Constipation / Malabandha | Turpethin (resinous glycosides) | Purgative, Prokinetic stimulant |
| Skin Diseases / Kustha | Scopoletin, Flavonoids | Anti-inflammatory, Blood purifier |
| Abdominal Disorders / Udararoga | Glycosides, Terpenoids | Laxative, Carminative, Detoxifying |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Anonymous. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India. Department of Ayush, Ministry of Health and Family welfare, Govt. of India, New Delhi, Part I. 1986; Volume III:96.
- ↑ Prof. K.C. Chunekar, Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Reprint 2015, Chaukhambha Vishvabharati, Guduchyadi Varga, p. 384.
- ↑ Dr. Indradev Tripathi, Raj Nighantu of Pandit Narahari, ed. 2006, Chaukhambha Krishnadas Academy, Varanasi; Pippalyadi Varga, Verse no. 168-169, p. 169.
- ↑ Acharya Priyavat Sharma, Dhanwantari Nighantu, ed. 2008, Chaukhambha Orientalia, Varanasi; Guduchyadi Varga, Verse no. 236-237, p. 59.
- ↑ Prof. Priyavat Sharma, Kaiyadeva Nighantu, Reprint 2009, Chaukhambha Orientalia, Oushadhi Varga – 298, verse no. 1015-1019, p. 187-188.
- ↑ Prof. K.C. Chunekar, Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Reprint 2015, Chaukhambha Vishvabharati, Guduchyadi Varga, p. 383, 385.
- ↑ Shukla, V. J.; Ravishankar, B.; Anand, T. (1999). "Purgative property and safety profile of Operculina turpethum roots in experimental animals". Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 65 (1): 45–51.
- ↑ Sivaraman, D.; Murugesan, T.; Pal, M. (2010). "Anti-inflammatory and membrane stabilizing properties of Operculina turpethum root extract". Phytotherapy Research. 24 (5): 721–726.
- ↑ Thongpraditchote, S.; Gritsanapan, W.; Bhunak, S. (2005). "Hepatoprotective effect of Operculina turpethum extract against carbon tetrachloride-induced liver injury in rats". Phytomedicine. 12 (6): 433–439.