Operculina Terpethum

Description

Operculina turpethum (Silva Manso also called as Tihudi/Trivrit because of the triangular shape stem is an Indian Ayurvedic herb, belonging to the family Convolvulaceae. It is known by other names Indian Jalap/Turpeth root in English, Nisoth/Turpeth/Panila/Pithori in Hindi, Trivrit in Sanskrit, Tegada in Telugu, Trikolpakkonna/Triputa/Sivata in Malayalam, Sigade in Kannada, and Kumbham/Sivatai in Tamil. It is usually found on the roadsides across India, up to 1000 square feet and sometimes cultivated in gardens as an ornament. The distribution of this plant is randomly found in tropical regions of India, America, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, China, Philippines, Bangladesh, Madagascar, Mauritania, and AfricaThe root bark of the plant contains a glycosidic resin, which has the insoluble glycoside turpethein. It also contains a large number of secondary metabolites including saponins, flavonoids, glycosides, and phenolics as well as some amount of essential oil, glucose and fructoseChemical constituents of OT are resins, a mixture of α- and β-turpethein, glycosides, coumarins, scopoletin, saponins flavonoids, steroids, and carbohydratesIt comprises a wide variety of phytoconstituents including glycosidic resin, coumarin, beta-sitosterol, reducing sugars, and essential oils, which are helpful for the treatment of various ailments/diseasesuses Trivrit is called Operculina turpethum in Botany. Its majority chemical constituent are A and B – Turpethins. Scopoletin and Turpethinic acids A are also its ingredients. Turpethin properties can be seen in it.There are two kinds of Trivrit viz. Shyama (means black) and Shukla (means white). Trivrit is usually found across India at the boundaries of farms and on roadsides of highways. Among many Ayurvedic herbs that are useful for easy purgation, Trivrit can be considered the best owing to its properties like strength, piercing and pungent nature. It is thus very useful in losing body weight.It is useful to get relief from worm infestation, constipation and healing infected wounds Shleshmodara is one of the types of Trivrit that is useful in ascites. While Shophahara is another type, which is useful in fighting inflammation, it also works as administer in severe fever.Apart from all these benefits, it is also said to be helpful in anemia, abdominal tumors, and ulcers. Researchers are also working on the possibility of its ability to curb cancer tumors. It may also contain some anti-rheumatic agents.

It is used internally to treat fevers, edema, anemia, constipation, hepatitis, ulcers, skin disorders, obesity, hemorrhoids, cough, asthma, paralysis, gout, and rheumatism. Benefits of Operculina Turpethum for Health
Operculina turpethum can be used to treat a variety of ailments and can have different ayurvedic formulations like trivrit churna. The benefits are similar to Zingiber officinale (ginger) and cumin which have become very prominent health ingredients. The presence of glycosides, used to treat heart conditions, anti-inflammatory flavonoids, steroids and carbohydrates endow it with a number of health-giving properties.

Let’s find out more about the operculina turpethum uses.

• Chronic constipation: It is a very potent laxative and is therefore used to cure extreme cases of constipation. The roots are made into a powder and consumed to clear the bowels and offer relief.
• Treatment for arthritis: It is an effective remedy for paralytic and rheumatic diseases. The prescribed dose of 3-4 grams every day will be useful in removing all the paralytic issues.
• Cure for dropsy: This is a condition where excess water gathers in the cavities of the body. The tuberous roots can be used in doses of 2-4 grams to alleviate this condition.
• Treatment for gout: Gout which leads to severe inflammation of the joints can be treated using the same dosage as prescribed for dropsy.
• Best remedy for jaundice: Ayurveda especially recommends this as one of the most effective treatments of jaundice. A teaspoon of operculina turpethum in combination with a teaspoon of another drug should be mixed with hot water and taken twice daily.
• Anti-venom cure: It has a root which helps in purgation and is most efficacious for a scorpion or snake bite. It is also used for melancholia and for the treatment of an enlarged spleen. Its potency is greatly increased when it is used with chebulic myrobalan.