https://www.charakasamhitauptodate.com/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=Talk%3ATalisa Talk:Talisa - Revision history 2026-08-31T23:56:56Z Revision history for this page on the wiki MediaWiki 1.43.6 https://www.charakasamhitauptodate.com/index.php?title=Talk:Talisa&diff=45652&oldid=prev Dridhabala: Created page with "{{Infobox plant | name = Talisapatra | image = Abies_webbiana.jpg | image_caption = Foliage of ''Abies webbiana'' (Talisapatra) | binomial_name = ''Abies webbiana'' | family = Pinaceae (Coniferae) | common_names = Himalayan silver fir, Himalayan yew | synonyms = ''Talisa'', ''Patradhya'', ''Dhatripatra'' }} '''Talisapatra''' (Latin: ''Abies webbiana'', English: '''Himalayan yew''' / '''Himalayan silver fir..." 2026-08-30T04:44:59Z <p>Created page with &quot;{{Infobox plant | name = Talisapatra | image = Abies_webbiana.jpg | image_caption = Foliage of &#039;&#039;Abies webbiana&#039;&#039; (Talisapatra) | binomial_name = &#039;&#039;Abies webbiana&#039;&#039; | family = Pinaceae (Coniferae) | common_names = Himalayan silver fir, Himalayan yew | synonyms = &#039;&#039;Talisa&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;Patradhya&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;Dhatripatra&#039;&#039; }} &#039;&#039;&#039;Talisapatra&#039;&#039;&#039; (Latin: &#039;&#039;Abies webbiana&#039;&#039;, English: &#039;&#039;&#039;Himalayan yew&#039;&#039;&#039; / &#039;&#039;&#039;Himalayan silver fir...&quot;</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Infobox plant<br /> | name = Talisapatra<br /> | image = Abies_webbiana.jpg<br /> | image_caption = Foliage of &#039;&#039;Abies webbiana&#039;&#039; (Talisapatra)<br /> | binomial_name = &#039;&#039;Abies webbiana&#039;&#039;<br /> | family = Pinaceae (Coniferae)<br /> | common_names = Himalayan silver fir, Himalayan yew<br /> | synonyms = &#039;&#039;Talisa&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;Patradhya&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;Dhatripatra&#039;&#039;<br /> }}<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Talisapatra&#039;&#039;&#039; (Latin: &#039;&#039;Abies webbiana&#039;&#039;, English: &#039;&#039;&#039;Himalayan yew&#039;&#039;&#039; / &#039;&#039;&#039;Himalayan silver fir&#039;&#039;&#039;) is an evergreen coniferous tree belonging to the family Pinaceae (Coniferae). In Ayurveda, its aromatic leaves are widely used as a potent respiratory tonic, bronchodilator, and carminative agent.&lt;ref name=&quot;API&quot;&gt;Anonymous. &#039;&#039;The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India&#039;&#039;. Department of Ayush, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India, New Delhi, Part I. 1986; Volume 4: 58.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> == Botanical &amp; Vernacular Names ==<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Latin Name:&#039;&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;Abies webbiana&#039;&#039;<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Family:&#039;&#039;&#039; Coniferae (Pinaceae)<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;English Name:&#039;&#039;&#039; Himalayan yew<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Sanskrit / Classical Name:&#039;&#039;&#039; Talisapatra<br /> <br /> == Synonyms in Classical Texts ==<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Synonyms in Bhavaprakash Nighantu:&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;ref name=&quot;Bhavaprakash&quot;&gt;Prof. Krushnachandra Chunekar, &#039;&#039;Bhavaprakash Nighantu&#039;&#039;. Reprint Edition 2020, Chaukhambha Bharati Academy, Karpuradi varga, verse no. 114.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** &#039;&#039;Talisa&#039;&#039;<br /> ** &#039;&#039;Patradhya&#039;&#039; &amp;ndash; The plant bears dense, plentiful leaves.<br /> ** &#039;&#039;Dhatripatra&#039;&#039; &amp;ndash; The leaves resemble those of the Amalaki (&#039;&#039;Phyllanthus emblica&#039;&#039;) tree.<br /> <br /> == Ayurvedic Pharmacological Properties ==<br /> According to Ayurvedic pharmacodynamics, the properties (&#039;&#039;Rasa Panchaka&#039;&#039;) of Talisapatra are summarized below:&lt;ref name=&quot;API&quot; /&gt;<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:left;&quot;<br /> ! Sr. No. !! Pharmacological Criteria !! Properties (Ayurvedic Attributes)<br /> |-<br /> | 1 || &#039;&#039;&#039;Taste (&#039;&#039;[[Rasa]]&#039;&#039;)&#039;&#039;&#039; || Sweet (&#039;&#039;Madhura&#039;&#039;), Pungent (&#039;&#039;Katu&#039;&#039;), Bitter (&#039;&#039;Tikta&#039;&#039;)<br /> |-<br /> | 2 || &#039;&#039;&#039;Potency (&#039;&#039;[[Veerya]]&#039;&#039;)&#039;&#039;&#039; || Hot (&#039;&#039;Ushna&#039;&#039;)<br /> |-<br /> | 3 || &#039;&#039;&#039;Post-digestion Effect (&#039;&#039;[[Vipaka]]&#039;&#039;)&#039;&#039;&#039; || Pungent (&#039;&#039;Katu&#039;&#039;)<br /> |-<br /> | 4 || &#039;&#039;&#039;Qualities (&#039;&#039;[[Guna]]&#039;&#039;)&#039;&#039;&#039; || Light (&#039;&#039;Laghu&#039;&#039;), Sharp (&#039;&#039;Tikshna&#039;&#039;)<br /> |-<br /> | 5 || &#039;&#039;&#039;Actions (&#039;&#039;[[Karma]]&#039;&#039;)&#039;&#039;&#039; || Pacifies Vata and Kapha (&#039;&#039;Vatakaphahara&#039;&#039;)<br /> |-<br /> | 6 || &#039;&#039;&#039;Specific Action / Potency (&#039;&#039;[[Prabhava]]&#039;&#039;)&#039;&#039;&#039; || Digestive stimulant (&#039;&#039;Dipana&#039;&#039;), Cardioprotective / pleasing to the heart (&#039;&#039;Hrudya&#039;&#039;)<br /> |}<br /> <br /> == References in Charaka Samhita ==<br /> Talisapatra is documented across various sections of the &#039;&#039;Charaka Samhita&#039;&#039;:<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:left;&quot;<br /> ! Sr. No. !! Reference in Charaka Samhita !! Activity / Formulation / Therapeutic Use<br /> |-<br /> | 1 || Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 8/41 || Used as an ingredient in the procedure for retained placenta removal post-delivery<br /> |-<br /> | 2 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 17/143 || Ingredient of &#039;&#039;Tejovatyadi Ghrita&#039;&#039;<br /> |-<br /> | 3 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 26/192 || Ingredient of &#039;&#039;Kalaka Churna&#039;&#039;<br /> |-<br /> | 4 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 27/30 || Used as a formulation drug (&#039;&#039;Yoga Dravya&#039;&#039;)<br /> |}<br /> <br /> == Therapeutic Uses ==<br /> Talisapatra is therapeutically indicated in the management of:&lt;ref name=&quot;API&quot; /&gt;<br /> * &#039;&#039;Kasa&#039;&#039; (Cough / Bronchitis)<br /> * &#039;&#039;Agnimandhya&#039;&#039; (Digestive impairment / Loss of appetite)<br /> * &#039;&#039;Hikka&#039;&#039; (Hiccups)<br /> * &#039;&#039;Krumi&#039;&#039; (Worm infestation / Helminthiasis)<br /> * &#039;&#039;Ksaya&#039;&#039; (Chronic debility / Phthisis / Wasting)<br /> * &#039;&#039;Mukharoga&#039;&#039; (Diseases of the oral cavity)<br /> * &#039;&#039;Swasa&#039;&#039; (Dyspnea / Breathlessness / Asthma)<br /> * &#039;&#039;Gulma&#039;&#039; (Abdominal lumps / tumors)<br /> * &#039;&#039;Amadosha&#039;&#039; (Disorders caused by endotoxins / undigested food metabolites)<br /> * &#039;&#039;Chardi&#039;&#039; (Vomiting / Emesis)<br /> * &#039;&#039;Aruchi&#039;&#039; (Anorexia / Loss of taste)<br /> <br /> == Dosage &amp; Administration ==<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Powder (&#039;&#039;Churna&#039;&#039;):&#039;&#039;&#039; 2 &amp;ndash; 3 g of the drug powder.&lt;ref name=&quot;API&quot; /&gt;<br /> <br /> == Important Formulations ==<br /> * &#039;&#039;Draksadi Churna&#039;&#039;<br /> * &#039;&#039;Talisadi Churna&#039;&#039;<br /> * &#039;&#039;Bhaskara Lavana&#039;&#039;<br /> * &#039;&#039;Pranada Gutika&#039;&#039;<br /> * &#039;&#039;Jatiphaladi Churna&#039;&#039;<br /> * &#039;&#039;Puga Khanda&#039;&#039;<br /> * &#039;&#039;Talisadi Modaka&#039;&#039;<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> &lt;references /&gt;</div> Dridhabala