RUTU TRIVRIT: A POTENTIAL FORMULATION FOR THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS

Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, emphasizes not only curative but also preventive and promotive health care through practices like Ritucharya (seasonal regimen). In this context, the term “Rutu Trivrit” refers to a specific formulation or therapeutic approach involving the herb Trivrit (Operculina turpethum Linn.) used in alignment with seasonal transitions.Trivrit (Operculina terpethum Linn.) that has been widely used for its excellent therapeutic effect, since vedic period till date. According to Acharya charaka, trivrit is an agrya dravya for sukha virechana (term “Sukhavirachana” combines Sukha ("gentle" or "comfortable") and Virachana ("purgation"). Therefore, Sukhavirachana denotes a mild, non-distressing purgation therapy) designed to clear the bowels without causing significant discomfort. In the Charaka Samhita, particularly in the Kalpa Sthana, various formulations of Trivrut (Operculina turpethum) are described, each with specific Anupanas (vehicles)to enhance the absorption, bioavailability, and therapeutic effect of the primary drug accordance with bala, agni, rutu, etc.