Question

Trikatu in Ayurveda is a combination of:

• A. $ \text{Black mustard, Long pepper, Ginger} $
• B. $ \text{Black pepper, Long pepper, Betal} $
• C. $ \text{Black pepper, Long pepper, Ginger} $
• D. $ \text{Black pepper, Small pepper, Ginger} $

Hint:

Trikatu is commonly used as a bioenhancer in Ayurveda and is made from three pungent ingredients.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

- Trikatu is a classical Ayurvedic formulation composed of:
- Black pepper (Piper nigrum)
- Long pepper (Piper longum)
- Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
- It is used to enhance bioavailability and aid in digestion and metabolism.
- Known as "three pungents", Trikatu balances Kapha and Vata doshas in Ayurvedic medicine.