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Tejpatra for Diabetes

Sanskrit: तमालपत्र | Cinnamomum tamala Nees

How Tejpatra helps with Diabetes according to Ayurveda. Classical references, dosage, preparation methods, and what modern research says.

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Overview

Tejpatra is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for diabetes. Tejpat is the kitchen-shelf Kapha cutter: pungent, bitter, hot leaves of Cinnamomum tamala that kindle Agni, ease Shvasa, and steady stalled digestion at 1-3g daily.

How Tejpatra Helps with Diabetes

According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Tejpatra has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing diabetes:

  • Potency (Virya): Ushna (hot)
  • Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
  • Taste (Rasa): Katu (pungent), Tikta (bitter), Madhura (sweet)
  • Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light), Tikshna (sharp)

Other Herbs for Diabetes

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Aloe Vera Aloe barbadensis Mill. (Syn. A. vera Tourn. ex Linn.)
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Amla Emblica officinalis
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Arjuna Terminalia arjuna (Roxb.) W. & A.
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Bada Gokhru Pedalium murex Linn.
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Bael Aegle marmelos
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Kadali Musa sapientum Linn.
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Bhumyamalaki Phyllanthus amarus/ niruri (erroneously)
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Bitter Gourd Cucumis momordica Roxb.

See all herbs for diabetes on the Diabetes page.

Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.