Properties:
- Rasa (Taste): Tikta (Bitter), Katu (Pungent), Kasaya (Astringent)
- Guna (Main Quality): Laghu (Light), Snigadh or Sneha (Unctuous or Oily)
- Virya (Potency): Ushna (Hot)
- Vipaka (Resultant): Katu (Pungent)
Indications:
- Pacifies Vata and Kapha doshas
- Beneficial in various diseases, including:
- Vata and Kapha disorders
- Facial paralysis
- Paralysis
- Insanity
- Epilepsy
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Gout
- Hypertension
- Whooping cough
- Asthma
- Loss of appetite
- Abdominal pain
- Constipation
- Hepatitis
- Jaundice
- Ascites
- Splenomegaly
- Dysuria
- Impotence and erectile dysfunction
- Dysmenorrhea (painful periods)
- Skin diseases
- Erysipelas
- Chronic fever
- Malaria
Ayurvedic formulations and uses:
- Tagara Powder or its formulations are used internally and externally
- Used in Ayurvedic treatments like Panchakarma
- Recommended in Ayurvedic diets and lifestyle regimens
Consult an Ayurvedic doctor or practitioner for personalized guidance on using Tagar.