Tintali

(Dragon Spurge)
Sanskrit: तिंतली • Botanical: Euphorbia dracunculoides Lam.

Tintali is a variety of Snuhi described as smaller in size. Like the larger Snuhi, its latex has purgative properties. It is used in similar conditions - Vata and Kapha disorders, constipation, and worm infestations, though it is considered somewhat milder in its purgative action.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Pungent (Katu), Bitter (Tikta)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu), Sharp (Tikshna)
Potency (Virya)
Hot (Ushna)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Key Constituents
Euphol, Latex resin, Tannins
Also Known As
English: Dragon Spurge
Sanskrit: तिंतली, लघुस्नुही
Hindi: तिंतली, छोटी थूहर

What is Tintali / Snuhi variety (तिंतली / स्नुही प्रभेद)?

Tintali is a variety of Snuhi described as smaller in size. Like the larger Snuhi, its latex has purgative properties. It is used in similar conditions - Vata and Kapha disorders, constipation, and worm infestations, though it is considered somewhat milder in its purgative action.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Virechana (purgative)
  • Kaphahara (alleviates Kapha)
  • Vatahara (alleviates Vata)
  • Krimighna (anthelmintic)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

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