Tribhuvan Kirti Rasa
Tribhuvan Kirti Rasa is a rasa preparation, a herbo-mineral formulation of the rasa shastra tradition. An absence here means we could not identify the source, not that no work exists.
| Substance type | Herbo-mineral (rasa shastra) preparation, not a single plant |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Tribhuvan Kirti Rasa, TribhuvanKirtiRasa |
Names and identification
| Language | Name |
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| English | Tribhuvan Kirti Rasa |
How does it work?
- Antipyretic action: Trikatu (ginger, black pepper, long pepper) combination stimulates Agni (digestive fire) and has proven bioactive compounds (gingerols, piperine) with demonstrated antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects through COX-2 inhibition
- Immunostimulatory: Tulsi (basil) juice provides eugenol, ursolic acid, and rosmarinic acid with documented immunomodulatory, antiviral, and antibacterial properties
- Diaphoretic action: The combination induces sweating to reduce fever; Vatsanabha (processed aconite) in micro-doses has analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects by modulating sodium channel activity
Which traditional uses are supported by research?
- Antipyretic in all types of fever (Jvara): The Trikatu and Tulsi components have well-documented antipyretic and anti-inflammatory properties validated in multiple pharmacological studies; the combined formulation’s efficacy in fever is empirically well-established in clinical practice
- Respiratory infections (Pratishyaya - common cold): The diaphoretic, antimicrobial, and immunostimulatory properties of Tulsi, Trikatu, and processed aconite provide a plausible multi-target mechanism for traditional use in upper respiratory infections
What do recent clinical trials show?
2 further claims previously listed here could not be traced to a published paper and have been removed. An absence here means we could not identify the source, not that no work exists.
Recent safety updates
- CRITICAL: Contains Aconitum ferox (Vatsanabha), one of the most toxic plants known - even after Shodhana purification, overdose can cause fatal cardiac arrhythmias and neurotoxicity; strict dose adherence is essential
- Contains mercury as HgS from Kajjali and cinnabar; dual heavy metal and botanical toxicity risk makes this one of the more hazardous rasa shastra formulations
- Self-medication is explicitly warned against due to aconite content; severe poisoning and death can result from overdose or improperly purified ingredients
- No long-term safety clinical trials available; all safety claims are based on traditional practice and extrapolation from related formulation studies
- Contraindicated in pregnancy, lactation, children, cardiac patients, renal/hepatic impairment, and patients on anti-arrhythmic drugs; use only under direct physician supervision for short duration
What is it made of?
Mineral/Elemental Profile
- Primary component: Mercury-based preparation (Parada) with herbal processing
- Note: Restricted use — requires strict Shodhana protocols and expert supervision
Analytical Methods: AAS/ICP-MS (heavy metals), XRD, Namburi phased spot test
Dosage forms and preparation
Dosage Forms: Vati
Standard Dosage: 125–250 mg twice daily
Bioavailability: Good; standard Rasaushadhi with anti-pyretic and anti-infective action
Optimal Timing: With honey and Tulsi juice; or with Ardrak Swarasa
Standardized Extract: Kajjali + Shuddha Vatsanabha (purified aconite) + anti-infective herbs
Shelf Life: Indefinite
Storage: Airtight container
Marker Compounds: Mercury sulfide, Aconitine derivatives (purified), Piperine, Trikatu alkaloids
Quality Parameters: Standard Rasaushadhi tests, free aconitine below safety limits, free mercury <1 ppm
Vehicle (Anupana): Honey + Tulsi juice (for fever); ginger juice (for cold)
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