Tribhuvan Kirti Rasa
Tribhuvan Kirti Rasa is a rasa preparation, a herbo-mineral formulation of the rasa shastra tradition.
| 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 is traditionally said to stimulate Agni (digestive fire); laboratory studies have reported antipyretic and anti-inflammatory activity for its compounds (gingerols, piperine), attributed to 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 is classically described as inducing sweating in jvara (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?
These summaries come from the source notes, which do not name the studies behind them.
- Jvara (all types of fever): traditionally used in classical practice for all types of fever. Pharmacological studies have reported antipyretic and anti-inflammatory activity for the Trikatu and Tulsi components.
- Pratishyaya (common cold): traditionally used for upper respiratory infections. No research on this use is cited in the source notes.
What do recent studies show?
No study for this section could be traced to a published paper. 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
Dosage forms and preparation
Dosage Forms: Vati
Standard Dosage: 125–250 mg twice daily
Storage: Airtight container
Marker Compounds: Mercury sulfide, Aconitine derivatives (purified), Piperine, Trikatu alkaloids
Vehicle (Anupana): Honey + Tulsi juice (for fever); ginger juice (for cold)
Reviewed by Dr. Awadesh Pratap Singh, BAMS, on 11 October 2026. What that review covered.
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