Trikatu vs Black Pepper

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Trikatu

Zingiber officinale/Piper longum/Piper nigrum

Digestive

Piper nigrum

Digestive

Trikatu

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Black Pepper

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Classical Ayurvedic three-spice formula combining ginger, long pepper, and black pepper for digestion.

The world's most traded spice, valued in Ayurveda for dramatically enhancing the bioavailability of other herbs and drugs.

Active Compounds

piperine, gingerols, shogaols, piperlongumine, essential oils

Piperine, Beta-caryophyllene, Limonene, Pinene

Traditional Uses

Ayurvedic bioavailability enhancer, digestive stimulant, kapha reducer, classical formula base

Digestive stimulant, Bioavailability enhancer, Respiratory support, Pain relief

Modern Uses

bioavailability enhancement, digestive fire (agni), metabolic stimulant, respiratory

Bioenhancer (increases curcumin absorption 2000%), Thermogenic, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant

Adult Dosage

1-3g powder before meals

5-20mg piperine extract or liberal culinary use

Contraindications

peptic ulcers, pregnancy in high doses, inflammatory conditions

GI ulcers, Post-abdominal surgery, Drug interactions (alters drug metabolism)

Side Effects

GI irritation, heartburn, photosensitivity

GI irritation, Sneezing, Drug interaction risk

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E