Talispatra is a coniferous medicinal tree found in Himalaya. It is known as Talispatra in Ayurveda, Talispatri in Siddha and Talisapattar in Unani. For the therapeutic purpose, the leaves of the tree are used. The leaves can be used fresh, dried, as tincture, infusion or confection. They are mainly indicated in infections of the upper and lower respiratory tract. Triphala (the three fruits) is an Ayurvedic, polyherbal preparation comprising three ingredients. Each fruit is thought to positively impact the body’s three doshas. In Ayurvedic medicine, doshas are elemental forces believed to permeate body, mind, and spirit.
Home Made Ingredients of Talispatra
- Talisa – Abies webbiana – 12 grams
- Maricha – Black pepper – 24 grams
- Shunti – ginger – 36 grams
- Pippali – Long pepper – 48 grams
- Vamshalochana – Bambusa bamboos – 60 grams
- Ela – cardamom – 6 grams
- Twak – Cinnamon – 6 grams
- Sharkara – Sugar – 384 grams
Indications of Talispatra
Below is given medicinal properties along with the meaning.
- Oral health – A study done on 60 female undergraduates found that a Triphala-extract mouth rinse was effective at reducing plaque and gingivitis. It’s also found to be effective in preventing cavities and bleeding gums.
- Skin protectant – A laboratory study on human skin cells found that Triphala had a protective effect on the epidermis and on dermal fibroblasts, which are the cells in the dermis layer of the skin that help it recover from injury. Triphala also increased collagen production.
- Diabetes – A study of 150 people with diabetes found that Triphala was able to reduce blood glucose levels.
- Constipation – A clinical trial analyzed the effects of a polyherbal formulation containing Triphala on 34 people with constipation. The formulation also contained isabgol husk and senna extract. Study participants taking the formulation showed improvement in bowel movement frequency, incomplete evacuation, and other symptoms associated with constipation.
- Indicated in – Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Fever, Gas, Headache, Hemoptysis, Hoarseness, Neuralgia, Phthisis, and Splenosis
- Aromatic – pleasant and distinctive smell.
- Anticatarrhal – remove excess mucous from the body.
- Antitussive – prevent or relieve a cough.
- Antispasmodic – used to relieve spasm of involuntary muscle.
- Antirheumatic – alleviating or preventing rheumatism.
- Antiseptic – Capable of preventing infection by inhibiting the growth of infectious agents.
- Appetizer – improves appetite.
- Aphrodisiac – stimulates sexual desire.
- Anti-inflammatory: Reducing inflammation by acting on the body
- Antipyretic/antifebrile/febrifuge – Effective against fever. Significantly lowers body temperature in fever.
- Carminative – Preventing the formation or causing the expulsion of flatulence.
- Decongestant – used to relieve nasal congestion.
- Expectorant – promotes the secretion of sputum by the air passages, used to treat coughs.
- Blood purifiers – removes toxins.
- Female antifertility – capable of or tending to reduce or destroy fertility/contraceptive.
- A laboratory study on human skin cells found that Triphala had a protective effect on the epidermis and on dermal fibroblasts, which are the cells in the dermis layer of the skin that help it recover from injury. Triphala also increased collagen production.
- A study of 150 people with diabetes found that Triphala was able to reduce blood glucose levels. A clinical trial analyzed the effects of a polyherbal formulation containing Triphala on 34 people with constipation.
- The formulation also contained isabgol husk and senna extract. Study participants taking the formulation showed improvement in bowel movement frequency, incomplete evacuation, and other symptoms associated with constipation.
Dosage
- 1 – 3 grams along with water, once or twice daily after food or as advised by Ayurvedic doctor.
It is usually given along with honey. - Regular dose is – half – 1 teaspoon – mixed with 1 teaspoon of honey. Make a paste. Swallow it with a cup of water.
It is also available in tablet form. - The recommended dose of leaf powder is 2-3 gm for the treatment of diseases.
- In infants, the fresh leaf juice is given in a dose of 5-10 drops in water or mother’s milk for fever, malaria, teething, and cough.
How long to continue
- This can be continued for a period of 1 – 2 months.
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