Planetary Herbals - Three Spices Sinus Complex Traditional Ayurvedic Formula 1000 mg. - 180 Tablets Planetary Herbals Three Spices Sinus Complex Traditional Ayurvedic Formula 1000 mg. supports the lungs and sinuses. Planetary Herbals Three Spices Sinus Complex is modeled after the famed Trikatu formula of the 5,000-year-old tradition of Ayurvedic herbalism. Used for more than 1,000 years, Planetary Herbals Three Spices Sinus Complex Traditional Ayurvedic Formula is a warm and spicy blend that consists of three aromatic and pungent spices - long pepper, ginger, and black pepper. Trikatu: 1,000 Years of Traditional UseTrikatu has been traditionally used in India for more than 1,000 years to support digestion, the lungs and the sinuses. Planetary Herbals was the first American company to introduce Trikatu to the American health food market, and Planetary Herbals" customers have depended on it for seasonal health for the past 18 years. Herbal Sinus SupportThroughout the centuries, herbs have been used to support the sinuses in a variety of ways. Many have been used as herbal steams that help moisturize nasal passages, opening up breathing in a delightfully aromatic way. Others are taken internally to support digestive function. Long pepper, ginger, and black pepper - the pungent herbs that make up Three Spices Sinus Complex - have traditionally been used to support normal breathing by helping the body digest dietary proteins. Digestion and Respiratory HealthWhen exposed to pollens, animal dander, and molds, the body may respond by releasing histamine, a substance produced by the breakdown of the amino acid histidine. Many substances that tend to cause histamine release are made up of proteins. Of course, we readily absorb proteins on a daily basis through our diet - they are generally not problematic because they are broken down in the gastrointestinal tract by digestive processes.