1. Names:

Sanskrit:	Talispatra		Enlarge photo
English:	Himalayan fir
Botanical:	Abies webbiana
Hindi:	Talispatra
Telugu:	Taalisapatri
Common names:	Taalisapatri, Zarunab
Family name:	Pinaceae

2. Parts used:

• Leaf

3. Properties and Action According to Indigenous Medical Systems:

• Rasa: Bitter and Sweet
• Vipak: Spice
• Veerya: Ushana veerya

4. Uses:

• Good medicine for Asthma and bronchitis.
• The nature of the leaves is as follows: Astringent, carminative [Inducing the expulsion of gas from the stomach and intestines].
• The leaf juice is a good blood purifier, antispasmodic and aromatic.
• This is good remedy for chronic cough.
• This helps in the process of consumption.
• The choorna of "Taalisa" and other some herbs cures cough and cold.
• It helps to improve appetite and taste.

5. Names due to Physical properties:

• Dhaatri patra: The leaves resembles the leaves of phyllanthus niruri.
• Ghanachada: The plants with thick leaves.

6. Names due to Medical properties:

• Hridya: Good for heart.

7. Reference:

Vasthu guna deepika, Vasthu guna prakashika, Chakradatta,Susrutam, Basavarajeeyam, Bhavaprakashika, Vangasena, Charakasamhita, Vagvatamu, Hareetasamhita, Srijanakalpavalli

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