Talk:Talisa
Talisapatra (Latin: Abies webbiana, English: Himalayan yew / Himalayan silver fir) 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.[1]
Botanical & Vernacular Names
- Latin Name: Abies webbiana
- Family: Coniferae (Pinaceae)
- English Name: Himalayan yew
- Sanskrit / Classical Name: Talisapatra
Synonyms in Classical Texts
- Synonyms in Bhavaprakash Nighantu:[2]
- Talisa
- Patradhya – The plant bears dense, plentiful leaves.
- Dhatripatra – The leaves resemble those of the Amalaki (Phyllanthus emblica) tree.
Ayurvedic Pharmacological Properties
According to Ayurvedic pharmacodynamics, the properties (Rasa Panchaka) of Talisapatra are summarized below:[1]
| Sr. No. | Pharmacological Criteria | Properties (Ayurvedic Attributes) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taste (Rasa) | Sweet (Madhura), Pungent (Katu), Bitter (Tikta) |
| 2 | Potency (Veerya) | Hot (Ushna) |
| 3 | Post-digestion Effect (Vipaka) | Pungent (Katu) |
| 4 | Qualities (Guna) | Light (Laghu), Sharp (Tikshna) |
| 5 | Actions (Karma) | Pacifies Vata and Kapha (Vatakaphahara) |
| 6 | Specific Action / Potency (Prabhava) | Digestive stimulant (Dipana), Cardioprotective / pleasing to the heart (Hrudya) |
References in Charaka Samhita
Talisapatra is documented across various sections of the Charaka Samhita:
| Sr. No. | Reference in Charaka Samhita | Activity / Formulation / Therapeutic Use |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cha.Sa.Sharira Sthana 8/41 | Used as an ingredient in the procedure for retained placenta removal post-delivery |
| 2 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 17/143 | Ingredient of Tejovatyadi Ghrita |
| 3 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 26/192 | Ingredient of Kalaka Churna |
| 4 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 27/30 | Used as a formulation drug (Yoga Dravya) |
Therapeutic Uses
Talisapatra is therapeutically indicated in the management of:[1]
- Kasa (Cough / Bronchitis)
- Agnimandhya (Digestive impairment / Loss of appetite)
- Hikka (Hiccups)
- Krumi (Worm infestation / Helminthiasis)
- Ksaya (Chronic debility / Phthisis / Wasting)
- Mukharoga (Diseases of the oral cavity)
- Swasa (Dyspnea / Breathlessness / Asthma)
- Gulma (Abdominal lumps / tumors)
- Amadosha (Disorders caused by endotoxins / undigested food metabolites)
- Chardi (Vomiting / Emesis)
- Aruchi (Anorexia / Loss of taste)
Dosage & Administration
- Powder (Churna): 2 – 3 g of the drug powder.[1]
Important Formulations
- Draksadi Churna
- Talisadi Churna
- Bhaskara Lavana
- Pranada Gutika
- Jatiphaladi Churna
- Puga Khanda
- Talisadi Modaka
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Anonymous. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India. Department of Ayush, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India, New Delhi, Part I. 1986; Volume 4: 58.
- ↑ Prof. Krushnachandra Chunekar, Bhavaprakash Nighantu. Reprint Edition 2020, Chaukhambha Bharati Academy, Karpuradi varga, verse no. 114.