Talisa patra – Abies webbiana

Talisa patra, commonly known as Himalayan yew is one of most commonly used herb for the alleviation of Inflammatory conditions and bacterial or fungal infections. The name Talisa patra indicates that it grows in high mountains. Leaves of this plant is used in different diseases and is a potent anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial agent.

Dr. Gupta’s IAFA have been studying on readily available herbs for the purpose of alleviating allergic condition. Our experts studied on Talisa patra and proven the plant’s therapeutic activities like Antispasmodic, Antilithic, Antipyretic, Carminative, Expectorant, Stomachic, Anticancer, Antifungal, Antibacterial, Antiinflammatory actions etc. Talisa patra can be used in various diseases like cough, asthma, anorexia, digestive disorders etc. Broad spectrum antibacterial action is shown by methanolic extract of dried leaves of Talisa patra. When administered orally, it has shown cough relieving action. Alcoholic leaf extract of this plant is bronchodialating and can be used in asthma. Nowadays Talisa patra is also used for treating allergic conditions.

Action of Talisa patra – Abies webbiana in Allergies

IAFA experts have successfully proven the antiallergic property of the plant Talisa patra. The plant contains phytoconstituents like taxinine, ephedrine, betuloside, taxagifin, hydrocyanic acid, tannin, taxicatin, taxyphyllin, ferredoxin, rhodoxanthine, zeaxanthine etc. These phytoconstituents aids the antiallergic and anti-inflammatory property of Talisa patra. It can be effectively used for treating allergic conditions.

Vernacular Names and Classification

Botanical name	Abies webbiana
Family	Coniferae
Native Names
Sanskrit Name	Talisa patra, Talis, Dhatripatra, Patradya
Hindi Name	Birmi
English Name	Himalayan Yew
Malayalam Name	Talisapatram
Kannada Name	Talisa patri
Marathi Name	Birmi

Ayurveda Reference of Talisa patra – Abies webbiana

Morphology of Talisa patra – Abies webbiana

A tree usually stunted
Young shoots have short brown hairs
Leaves 1-2.5 cm long, spreading in all directions
Inflorescence is catkin or solitary
Male flowers are subglobose and female flowers resemble leaf buds
Fruits are bright red

Geographical Distribution of Talisa patra – Abies webbiana

Talisa patra is found growing mostly in Himalayan ranges.

Phytoconstituents of Talisa patra – Abies webbiana

The plant contains phytoconstituents like taxinine, ephedrine, betuloside, taxagifin, hydrocyanic acid, tannin, taxicatin, taxyphyllin, ferredoxin, rhodoxanthine, zeaxanthine etc.

Parts Used of Talisa patra – Abies webbiana

Leaves

Dosage of Talisa patra – Abies webbiana

Powder (churna) – 1-3 g

Medicinal Properties of Talisa patra – Abies webbiana

Kasa hara – relieves cough
Dipana – carminative
Hikkanigrahana – relieves hiccough
Swasahara – relieves asthma
Pacana – digestant
Krimighna – useful in worm infestations
Chardinigrahana – relieves vomiting
Rucikara – useful in anorexia
Hridya – useful in heart diseases

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Home Remedies of Talisa patra – Abies webbiana

From ancient times itself Ayurveda is widely used in India. Talisapatra, a commonly seen and easily available herb. Due to its high medicinal value it is used in treating many diseases like,

In Cough (Kasa) – Powdered Talisapatra is mixed with juice of Adhatoda vasica leaves and taken to cure cough.
In Anorexia (Aruci) – Tablets prepared from powdered Talisapatra, Cinnamomum camphora and sugar candy promote taste.
In Asthma (Swasa) – 1-3 g powder of Talisapatra is mixed with juice of Adhatoda vasica leaves and taken to cure asthma.
In Heart diseases (Hridroga) – Decoction made of Talisa taken is useful in heart diseases.
In Hiccough (Hikka) – Powdered Talisapatra is mixed with juice of Adhatoda vasica leaves and taken to cure hikka.
As a carminative (Deepana) – Talisapatra is powdered and taken before food. It can act as a carminative.
In Vomiting (Chardi) – Powdered Talisapatra is taken to check vomiting.
As Digestant (Pacana) – Talisapatra powdered and taken after food.

Ayurveda is an Indian system of medicine which is popular from ancient times itself. It uses commonly seen herbs as medicine. Different plants have different phytoconstituents and actions in body. Dr. Gupta’s IAFA have been conducting research studies to find out different phytoconstituents of herbs and their action in body. Such knowledge acquired by our experts are used in preparation of medicines and providing better treatment. IAFA is the provider of safe and effective treatment for a wide range of diseases, mainly allergic diseases all based on Ayurveda.

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Article Written By: Dr. Sahil Gupta, Ayurvedic Allergist