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Indian Turpeth (Nisoth / Trivrit)
Operculina turpethum
ତ୍ରିବୃତ (Trivruta) / ଦୁଧଲତାनिशोथ (Nisoth) / त्रिवृत (Trivrit)Trivrit
- Family
- Convolvulaceae
- Origin
- Tropical Asia & Australasia
- Plant Type
- Climber
- Habitat
- Outdoor
About the Plant
Large twining perennial vine with milky juice and angled fleshy winged stems; polymorphic ovate-cordate leaves, and large white tubular-campanulate flowers and globose capsules.
Traditional Uses
Severe constipation, ascites, gout, and skin diseases
Parts Used
Root bark (Nisoth)
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Tikta, Katu
- Guna: Laghu, Ruksha, Teekshna
- Virya: Ushna
- Vipaka: Katu
Health Benefits
- Clears chronic ascites, purges liver toxins, and treats constipation
Precautions
Strong purgative; white root (Sweta Trivrit) is safe; black root is harsh and toxic
Interesting Facts
Classical Ayurveda prefers Trivrit over senna because it purges without causing violent colic griping