Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Katu, Tikta
- Quality (Guna)
- Laghu, Tikshna
- Potency (Virya)
- Ushna
What is Tejovati / Tejbal?
Properties similar to Tumburu. Used for dental problems and digestive stimulation.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 1
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Deepana
- Dantya (dental problems)
- Krimighna
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 1
How to Use Tejbal by Condition
Explore how Tejbal is used for specific health concerns — with dosage, preparation methods, and classical references for each.
▶ Classical Text References (2 sources)
References in Charaka Samhita
Tejovatyadi ghrita: Tejovati (Zanthoxylun armatum DC.
— Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 17: Hiccup and Dyspnea Treatment (Hikka Shvasa Chikitsa / हिक्काश्वासचिकित्सा)
[187] equal quantity each of pippali, aguru, daruharidra bark, yavakshara, rasanjana, patha, tejovati, haritaki.
— Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 26: Three Vital Organs Treatment (Trimarmiya Chikitsa / त्रिमर्मीयचिकित्सा)
[216] Gargle to be used for kaphaja anorexia: Gargle of lodhra, tejovati, haritaki, trikatu, yavakshara, oil and honey.
— Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 26: Three Vital Organs Treatment (Trimarmiya Chikitsa / त्रिमर्मीयचिकित्सा)
Swarnakshiryadi yoga: The powder of swarnakshiri, ativisha, musta, tejovati, vacha, surahwa, chitraka, kushdha, padha and katukarohini.
— Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 27: Thigh Stiffness Treatment (Urustambha Chikitsa / ऊरुस्तम्भचिकित्सा)
Source: Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 17: Hiccup and Dyspnea Treatment (Hikka Shvasa Chikitsa / हिक्काश्वासचिकित्सा); Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 26: Three Vital Organs Treatment (Trimarmiya Chikitsa / त्रिमर्मीयचिकित्सा); Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 27: Thigh Stiffness Treatment (Urustambha Chikitsa / ऊरुस्तम्भचिकित्सा)
References in Sushruta Samhita
Musta, tejovati, patha, katphala, katuka, vacha, mustard, pippali root, pippali, saindhava salt, agni (chitraka), tuttha (copper sulfate), karanja seeds, salt, and bhadradaru — a decoction made from these should be used for gargling (kavala).
— Sushruta Samhita, Uttara Tantra, Chapter 24: Chapter 24
Tooth-paste of honey, Tri-katu, Tejovati, Saindhava and oil.
— Sushruta Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana, Chapter 24: Hygiene and Prophylactic Measures (Anagata-vadha-Prati-shedhaniya)
Tooth-paste of honey, Tri-katu, Tejovati, Saindhava and oil.
— Sushruta Samhita, Hygiene and Prophylactic Measures (Anagata-vadha-Prati-shedhaniya)
Source: Sushruta Samhita, Uttara Tantra, Chapter 24: Chapter 24; Chikitsa Sthana, Chapter 24: Hygiene and Prophylactic Measures (Anagata-vadha-Prati-shedhaniya); Hygiene and Prophylactic Measures (Anagata-vadha-Prati-shedhaniya)
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