Trivrit Lehyam is an effective Ayurvedic medicine for constipation. It is in herbal jam form. It is also known as Trivritadi Lehyam and Trivrilleham. It is mainly used in Ayurvedic Panchakarma treatment called Virechana.
Uses
Trivrit Lehyam Benefits:
- It helps to relieve constipation, this is a first rate purgative with no bad taste.
- It is good for heart.
- It is used in Ayurvedic Panchakarma treatment called Virechana.
Caution and Synonyms
Caution: This medicine should be taken strictly under medical supervision only.
Synonyms: Trivrilleham, Trivrith Lehyam, Trivrit Leham
Dosage
3 – 6 grams once or two times a day after food or before food, or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor.
It is administered along with honey, milk or warm water.
For purgation it is taken between 9 – 11 a.m. to be following up with frequent drafts of hot water. Keep in mind that Virechana is done only after Snehana and Swedana, as advised by Ayurvedic doctor.
As daily laxative, this is taken 5-10 grams after dinner.
Can this product be taken daily for many weeks?
No. It can be habit forming on the long term. It is not good to continue this for more than a few weeks time. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
With western medicines
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are taking this product along with other western (allopathic/modern) medicines. Some Ayurvedic herbs can interact with modern medicine.
If both Ayurvedic and allopathic medicines are advised together, then it is best to take allopathic medicine first, wait for 30 minutes and then, after a gap of 15 – 30 minutes, take Ayurvedic medicine or as directed by the physician.
Can this be used while taking Homeopathic medicine?
Yes. This product does not react with homeopathic medicine.
With supplements like multivitamin tablets, Omega 3 fatty acids etc?
Yes. Generally, this product goes well with most of the dietary supplements. However, if you are taking more than one product per day, please consult your doctor for an opinion.
Other Indications
Thrivrit Leha usage in skin disorders:
It is advised for Virechana, which targets skin disorders with high Pitta such as eczema, psoriasis etc.
On a daily basis, it is advised in a small dose of 3 – 5 grams for skin diseases.
Side Effects
Its dosage varies from person to person based on strength of digestive system.
Slight overdose may lead to severe diarrhoea.
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are diabetic. In diabetic patients, only if the blood sugar is under good control, then this medicine can be given
Contents
Trivrit Lehyam Ingredients:
Trivrit (Operculina turpethum) water decoction is prepared.
It is added with Trivrit powder, and sugar, heated to semisolid consistency. Allowed to cool down.
After that it is added with honey and Trijata (Cinnamon, Cardamom and Cinnamon leaf (Cinnamomum tamala)
Manufacturer
AVN Ayurveda formulations Pvt. Ltd, Venkateswara Ayurveda Nilayam, Arya Vaidya Sala Kottakkal (It calls the same product as Trivrilleham), Nagarjuna – Thrivruthu Lehyam
Reference
Ashtangahrudayam Kalpasthana 2/9
Shloka- Sanskrit Verse
त्रिवृत्कल्ककषायाभ्यां साधितं ससितो हिम: ।
मधुत्रिजातसंयुक्तो लेहो हृद्यं विरेचनम् ॥
trivṛtkalkakaṣāyābhyāṃ sādhitaṃ sasito hima: |
madhutrijātasaṃyukto leho hṛdyaṃ virecanam ||
Method of Preparation
Trivirit – Operculina turpethum – 25 grams is added with 400 ml of water, boiled and reduced to 100 ml, filtered.
To this 100 ml Trivrit Kashaya, 25 grams of Trivrit powder is again added, along with 50 grams of sugar. Mixed well.
To this, 25 ml of honey and
5 grams of each of cinnamon, cardamom and cinnamon leaves fine powder is added. The mix is mixed well and stored in air tight container.
Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
This article is written by Dr. Janardhana V Hebbar BAMS, MD (Ayu), PGDPSM, Managing Director, Easy Ayurveda Hospital.
It is reviewed by Dr. Shilpa Ramdas BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Ayurvedic Physician, Easy Ayurveda Hospital
29 thoughts on “Trivrit Lehyam: Benefits, Dose, Side Effects, How To Use, Ingredients”
Is this lehiyam bad for diabetes patients
It is best avoided in diabetic patients.
Hello doctor I’m taking virechana in hospital. how m dose is recommended .I’m 55kg.tell trivrit lehya dose
Your consulting Ayurveda doctor will be the best judge to decide the dose for you.
I have anal fissure my doctor prescribed it for me is this really work?
it prevents loose motion there by prevents further fissures and facilitate easy healing of fissure.
Can this lehyam cause severe gastritis & vomitting apart from diarrohea. Kindly reply
hi, can you confirm whether this trivith lehyam contains “kadukkai”?
Hi, no it does not contain Kadukkai. Please find the reference of Ashtangahrudayam in the article, above.
Why is it preferred over triphala kwath for Virechana therapy ? You haven’t named its manufacturers in the article as well. Do include.
Hi, Trivrith lehyam is more powerful purgative than Triphala churna / Kashayam. I have included the manufacturers in the article above. Thanks for pointing out.
Is Trivrit lehyam good for proctitis?
If constipation is there, then it is fine to take this, ONLY under medical supervision.
Does it heals fissure and reduce swelling?
Hi I undergone virechan once a year…. During the course it’s very hard to eat/swallow thrivruthu lehyam….. Kindly suggest me how to use it to make it ease for swolling….
hi trivruth lehyam this is use for weight loss
It helps with weightloss, only if obesity is associated with severe constipation.
But it’s said as for virechana the time to take virechana yoga is “kapha gate’ kale'” … About 9-11am……
Sir, does it help to weight loss
Does it useful for ringworm or to clean bowl,if not which is helpful,please help…Thank you
Is it given to balance pitta
Hello Dr., Thank you for information you provide. Is it possible to make trivrit lehyam at home with trivrit powder. Could you please suggest the procedure in terms of ratios. Regards Dhara
Hi, I have added the ratio of each ingredients and method of preparation to the article above.
sir.
Sankh bhasma has got stool binding property,where as trivrit leha good for constipation.Can one with severe acidity and constipation use both sankh bhasma and trivrit leha together?
Can I use this Thrivruth Lehyam digestive system cleanser for worms etc.,? If so what shall be the dosage?
I am doin virechana…..my dr prescribed to take 50g of this lehyam on the last…..but don’t know how n wat time to take it couldnt ct the dr now….anybody knows here???
Usually advised around 10 am.
can we use this while we are pregnant.. 8 weeks pregnant?
No.