Overview
Patala is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for joint pain & arthritis. Patala (Stereospermum suaveolens) is another important member of the Dashamula (Brihat Panchamula) group. It is a medium-sized deciduous tree with fragrant flowers. The root bark is bitter and astringent. It is used primarily in combination with other Dashamula drugs for managing inflammatory conditions, respiratory disorders, and fevers. The flowers are notably fragrant and the root bark is the main part used in Ayurvedic formulations.
How Patala Helps with Joint Pain & Arthritis
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Patala has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing joint pain & arthritis:
- Potency (Virya): Ushna (hot)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
- Taste (Rasa): Tikta (bitter), Kashaya (astringent)
- Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light), Ruksha (dry)
Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Bitter (Tikta), Astringent (Kashaya)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu), Dry (Ruksha)
- Potency (Virya)
- Hot (Ushna)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Also Known As
- English: Fragrant Padri Tree
Sanskrit: पाटला, कृष्णवृन्ता, अमोघा, मधुदूती
Hindi: पाटला, पाडल
What the Classical Texts Say
- Kapha-Vata disorders
- Jwara (fever)
- Shotha (swelling/edema)
- Hikka (hiccup)
- Shwasa (dyspnea)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3
Other Herbs for Joint Pain & Arthritis
See all herbs for joint pain & arthritis on the Joint Pain & Arthritis 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.