Tejbal: Benefits, Uses & Dosage

Sanskrit: तेजोवती Botanical: Zanthoxylum alatum Roxb.

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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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