I Gusti Agung Ayu Kartika
Yoga And Health Study Program, Faculty Of Brahma Widya, Universitas Hindu Negeri I Gusti Bagus Sugriwa Denpasar, North Denpasar, Bali 80237, Indonesia

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The Cultural, Pharmacological, and Spiritual Significance of Tri Ketuka in Balinese Healing and Yoga Sugata, I Made; Ayu Kartika, I Gusti Agung; Puspita Apsari , Dewi; Windra Wartana Putra, I Gusti Ngurah Agung
Jurnal Kajian Bali (Journal of Bali Studies) Vol. 15 No. 2 (2025): Symbolism in Balinese Rituals
Publisher : Universitas Udayana

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24843/JKB.2025.v15.i02.p13

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This study delves into the cultural, pharmacological, and spiritual significance of Tri Ketuka, a traditional Balinese polyherbal formulation composed of Acorus calamus, Cryptocarya massoy, and Allium sativum, as documented in classical Usadha manuscripts. These three plants are not only known for their therapeutic properties but also for their symbolic role in promoting balance and holistic well-being within Balinese healing and yoga traditions. This qualitative study employed document analysis to investigate the use of Tri Ketuka in both healing rituals and yoga-based practices, particularly the Jala Neti nasal cleansing technique. The analysis is supported by illustrative testimonial evidence from users. The findings underscore the medicinal, spiritual, and cultural value of Tri Ketuka, affirming its relevance in both traditional and modern wellness contexts. The study also highlights the potential for integrating Balinese traditional medicine into contemporary healthcare as part of alternative and complementary therapies.
Co-Authors Anak Agung Ketut Sri Trisna Dewi Widhiani Anton, Sri Sulistyawati Ariani, Ni Nyoman Armini, Ni Wayan Yusi Asmariani, Anak Agung Raka Atmajayanti, Ni Made Purnamiasih Ayu Nilam Tresna Dewi Dewi Puspita Apsari Dewi, Ni Made Umi Kartika Diaris, Ni Made Dwi Hadi Setya Palupi Dwipayana, Gede Krisna Dwipayana, ⁠I Kadek Angga Himawan, Ni Made Prema Jyoti Saima I Gede Suwantana I Gusti Agung Sri Astuti I Kadek Darmo Suputra I Kadek Darmo Suputra, I Kadek Darmo I Kadek Surya Mahajayadi I Ketut Adnyana I Ketut Wisarja, I Ketut I Made Dwitayasa I Made Sugata I Made Sugata I Nyoman Agus Pradnya Wiguna I Nyoman Yoga Segara I Wayan Redi Ida Bagus Putra Mahardika Iwan Saka Nugraha Kusumasari, Putu Putri Made G. Juniartha Made Krisna Adi Jaya Maharyani, Ni Luh Putu Eka Mery Ambarnuari Mida Nar Vikasari, Suci Ni Ketut Ni Ketut Sinarsih Ni Ketut Sinarsih Ni Ketut Sinarsih Ni Luh Gede Sudaryati Ni luh Sri Rahayuni Ni Made Dwi Mara Widyani Nayaka Ni Made Sinar Sari Nuraga, I Gede Ananda Arya Nyoman Eva Sri Wahyuni Purnamawati, Dr. Made Sri Putri Puspita Apsari , Dewi Putra, Kadek Erros Ari Putri, Ni Wayan Alisia Eka Putu Emy Suryanti Putu Judy Satyawati Sudarmo Sari, Ni Wayan Novita Setyawan Guna Dharma Sinarsari, Ni Made Sinarsih, Ni Ketut Sulistiarini, Riski Suparma, I Made SURYANI Suryani Suryani Trisnayanti, Ni Kadek Ari Utami, Ni Komang Nadi Waisnawa, Ayu Gowari Laksmi Wandarini, Ni Luh Liana Wartana Putra, I Gusti Ngurah Agung Windra Wiguna, I Nyoman Agus Pradnya Wika, I Made