Talisapatra variety 2

(Himalayan Silver Fir)
Sanskrit: तालीसपत्र • Botanical: Abies webbiana Lindl.

This is the Abies webbiana (Himalayan Silver Fir) variety of Talisapatra. The commentary discusses that some authorities use Abies webbiana or Abies pindrow as Talisapatra instead of Taxus baccata. The leaves are needle-like, 1-2 inches long, and arranged spirally on the branches. The cones are 4-5 inches long and erect. The tree is found in the Himalayan region at 2500-4000m. Leaves of Abies pindrow (Pindrow Fir) are also used. The drug has similar therapeutic actions for cough and respiratory disorders. The text notes the tree is tall (150 feet or more) with conical shape. The needles have two white bands beneath.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Pungent (Katu), Sweet (Madhura)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu)
Potency (Virya)
Hot (Ushna)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Also Known As
English: Himalayan Silver Fir
Sanskrit: तालीसपत्र
Hindi: तालीसपत्र

What is Talisapatra variety 2 (Abies / तालीसपत्र-२)?

This is the Abies webbiana (Himalayan Silver Fir) variety of Talisapatra. The commentary discusses that some authorities use Abies webbiana or Abies pindrow as Talisapatra instead of Taxus baccata. The leaves are needle-like, 1-2 inches long, and arranged spirally on the branches. The cones are 4-5 inches long and erect. The tree is found in the Himalayan region at 2500-4000m. Leaves of Abies pindrow (Pindrow Fir) are also used. The drug has similar therapeutic actions for cough and respiratory disorders. The text notes the tree is tall (150 feet or more) with conical shape. The needles have two white bands beneath.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 2

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Kasahara (antitussive)
  • Shwasahara (relieves dyspnoea)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 2

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