Overview
Tagara is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for gas and flatulence. Tagarah is a very heavy herb containing lots of the Earth element (pr.thivı- tattva). It sedates the nervous system and va-ta. Too much can dull the mind and be excessively sedating.
How Tagara Helps with Gas and Flatulence
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Tagara has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing gas and flatulence:
- Potency (Virya): Heating
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Pungent
- Taste (Rasa): Bitter, pungent, sweet, astringent
- Qualities (Guna): Light, unctuous
Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Bitter, pungent, sweet, astringent
- Quality (Guna)
- Light, unctuous
- Potency (Virya)
- Heating
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent
- Dosha Effect
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- Key Constituents
- Alkaloids Iridoids Valepotriates, valtrate Essential oil Pinene, limonene, cineole, borneol, malliol (Paranjpe 2001)
- Dhatu
- Plasma, blood, muscle, nerve
- Srotas
- Digestive, nervous, respiratory
Safety & Precautions
Contraindications: Caution in high pitta. Therapeutic; experience points to certain ‘hot’; individuals being aggravated by; tagarah; the warmth of the herb; increases aggravated heat and; can exacerbate insomnia from; high pitta. This is simply overcome by adjusting dosage and; using with other appropriate
Safety: Caution with central nervous system (CNS) depressants including alcohol. It may potentiate hypotensive medication.
Other Herbs for Gas and Flatulence
See all herbs for gas and flatulence on the Gas and Flatulence 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.