- Region
- Asia
- Origin
- Asia (South and Southeast Asia), Oceania (Australia), Africa (east)
- Sanskrit
- Trivril
- Other names
- Turpeth
- Traditions
- Ayurveda, Unani medicine
Asia · Herb · № 532
Operculina turpethum
Herb · Asia
Turpeth
Operculina turpethum
Traditionally attributed effects: laxative, anti-inflammatory; mild fluid-expelling laxative for chronic constipation, ascites, enlarged spleen; for rheumatism, paralysis, oedema, melancholy, gout, leprosy.
Safety notes
Serious illnesses such as infections, cancer or hepatitis need a doctor: there is no evidence that this remedy cures them. Traditional use is no proof of effectiveness; if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Cautions by tradition (1)
- Ayurvedic materia medica: Serious illnesses such as infections, cancer or hepatitis need a doctor: there is no evidence that this remedy cures them.
Preparation
Powder 1–5 g; with haritaki (chebulic myrobalan).
Use in traditions
Described in the Ayurvedic materia medica. Sanskrit name: Trivril. In Ayurveda the root (trivrit) is the classic mild laxative for the purging treatment virechana. In Unani medicine it is called turbud.
Applications
Use by tradition
How different herbal traditions describe this herb. Amounts are traditional guidelines checked for obvious errors; they are not medical advice. For poisonous plants no dosage is given on purpose.
Ayurvedic materia medica
Attributed effects
Laxative, anti-inflammatory; mild fluid-expelling laxative for chronic constipation, ascites, enlarged spleen; for rheumatism, paralysis, oedema, melancholy, gout, leprosy.
Preparation and amount
Powder 1–5 g; with haritaki (chebulic myrobalan).
Caution: Serious illnesses such as infections, cancer or hepatitis need a doctor: there is no evidence that this remedy cures them.
- Ways to prepare herbs
- Powder and kitchen