Talisa patra – Abies webbiana
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.
Article Written By: Dr. Sahil Gupta, Ayurvedic Allergist
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