[Importance of Trivrita as a Purgative] According to physicians who are knowledgeable and wise, the root of Trivrita is considered the best among the purgative drugs. Now, its identity in the form of Synonyms, Pharmacological properties, Therapeutic actions, varieties or types and recipes will be described (in the following verses).
[Properties] Trivrita is astringent and sweet in taste, dry (not oily or creamy) and pungent in vipaka (post digestive effect). Due to its dry property it pacifies kapha and pitta and aggravates vata.