Overview

Tejbal is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for hiccups. Properties similar to Tumburu. Used for dental problems and digestive stimulation.

How Tejbal Helps with Hiccups

According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Tejbal has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing hiccups:

Potency (Virya): Ushna
Taste (Rasa): Katu, Tikta
Qualities (Guna): Laghu, Tikshna

Other Herbs for Hiccups

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Ajwain Trachyspermum ammi syn. Trachyapermum copticum, Carum copticum/roxburghianum/ajowan, Ptychotis ajowan

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Amla Emblica officinalis

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Apamarga Achyranthes aspera Linn.

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Bala Sida cordifolia Linn

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Kadali Musa sapientum Linn.

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Bhallataka Semecarpus anacardium

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Bharangi Clerodendrum serratum Spreng.

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Bhumyamalaki Phyllanthus amarus/ niruri (erroneously)

See all herbs for hiccups on the Hiccups page.

▶ Classical Text References (2 sources)

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)

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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