PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF TRIKATU CHURNA.

in different solvent like- petroleum, ether, chloroform, acetone, 10% ethanol. In the study it is observed that, there are presence of alkaloids, phytoterol, carbohydrate, phenol, tanins, alkaloids & triterpenoids are present. But there are absence of flavonoids, steroids & glycosides. in physicochemical analysis it is revealed that its Ph is 5.46, alcoholic soluble extractive 8.64% & water soluble extractive 25%.

Trikatu churna is an ayurvedic polyherbal formulation of pippali, sunthi, marich whose botanical names are Piper longum Linn, Zingiber officinale, Piper nigrum Linn respectively. It has been used in diseases like agnimandya, Slipada, galaroga, swasa, kustha, pinasa, kasa. It has effective results in respiratory problems due to bronchodilator properties. It has also been used to lessen the production of phlegm. Trikatu churna is hot in potency. It is stimulative in nature, good for liver, spleen and pancreas. It also stimulates stomach to produce different enzymes. Hence it helps in digestion .It is useful in improving digestive fire and promotes the proper breakdown of food and it also increases appetite and also regulate the formation of hydrochloric acid which further help to prevent gaseous distention. It is also used to lower the cholesterol and triglycerides. Trikatu churna also improves blood channels via detoxifying properties .It provides relief from joints pain and stiffness in case of gout. This study was undertaken to standardize the trikatu churna through pharmaceutical evaluation. The sample was subjected for phytochemical and various physico-chemical parameters like total ash (4.59%), acid insoluble ash (0.91%) LOD (10.06%), PH (10% Aq.sol) (5.46%), alcohol soluble extractive (8.64%), water soluble extractive (25%). Moreover it contains various phytochemical like phyto sterol, alkaloids, carbohydrates, phenol etc. Thus the physico-chemical character's may provide guidelines for the standardization of powder formulation of trikatu churna. Trikatu for ascites 1 :-For the patient suffering from kaphaja type of udara roga (ascites with kapha dosha dominance). Trikatu is also useful in

Respiratory infection:-
The three ingredients are warming and expectorant. This makes trikatu effective against respiratory infection. 2,5 Trikatu improves digestion and assimilation. Trikatu churna is good for person suffering from impaired digestion, bloating, gaseous distention, poor absorption of nutrients. It is excellent herbal remedy. Marich & pippali both contain pungent alkaloid piperine. It is liver protective analgesic, gastroprotective & influences digestive fire & reduces kapha. Trikatu pacifies aggravated kapha in the respiratory and digestive tract. Studies in trikatu churna shows its antibacterial properties. It reduces lipid and cholesterol level of blood. It stimulates metabolism, better digestion of fats, protein and thus helps to reduce obesity. 5 Trikatu churna improves immunity, acts as rasayan.it triggers natural immune system to fight against bacterial infections. It reduces lipid and cholesterol levels in blood. 1 Stimulates metabolism, better digestion of fats, protein &thus helps to reduce obesity.
In this study trikatu churna was subjected to pharmaceutical evaluation. (Evaluation phytochemicals and different physicochemical parameters) in order to prepare a profile of the evaluation.
Materials and methods -for this 1 kg of pippali, 1 kg of marich,1 kg of sunthi were fixed. The powder was sent to DTL, Govt. Ayurvedic College, Guwahati and the phytochemicals in different solvent extract, organoleptic analysis & physicochemical analysis were done. Organoleptic characteristics colour, odours were done as per standard characteristics. In this phase following parameters were carried out. For e.g.-the powder form was prepared in the state Ayurvedic pharmacy at Govt. Ayurvedic College & Hospital Guwahati, Assam.    Moreover in physicochemical analysis it is revealed that its Ph is 5.46, alcoholic soluble extractive 8.64% & water soluble extractive 25%.

Conclusion:-
The study on trikatu churna is preliminary steps towards the physio-chemical standardization of polyherbal formulation in powder form. As there is very less information's are available on physico-chemical profiles of trikatu churna,this could be informative for the similar type of research work in future.