Ayurveda, a 5000-year-old remedial science has a treasure trove of several herbs and spices that when concocted selectively in correct proportion offers absolute remedy for almost all sorts of Dosha anomalies. And owing to the sudden change of seasons, the busy schedule and sedentary lifestyle most people are following these days, more or less everyone is facing troubles related to their gut and respiratory system. But worry not, we got your back, the holistic science of Ayurveda brings you a magical solution to these problems in the form of an amazing powdered formulation known as Talisadi Churna.
Introduction to Talisadi Churna
Talisadi Churna is a powdered formulation concocted with the goodness of 8 incredible herbs and spices mainly tailspatra, adrak, black pepper, pippali, vanshalochan, elaichi, darchini and mishri. It is a classical ayurvedic medication that has been used since the ancient times by several sages and ayurvedic physicians to treat different types of respiratory and digestive conditions. Imbued with bronchodilator, expectorant, anti-inflammatory, mucolytic, antimicrobial and carminative properties, talisadi churna is extensively used for treating and managing conditions like whooping cough, sore throat, cold, asthma, bronchitis, indigestion, gastritis, irritable bowel syndrome, loss of appetite, anorexia etc.
Reference
तालीशपत्रं मरिचं नागरं पिप्पली शुभा |
यथोत्तरं भागवृद्ध्या त्वगेले चार्धभागिके ||
पिप्पल्यष्टगुणा चात्र प्रदेया सितशर्करा |
कासश्वासारुचिहरं तच्चूर्णं दीपनं परम् ||
हृत्पाण्डुग्रहणीदोषशोषप्लीहज्वरापहम् |
वम्यतीसारशूलघ्नं मूढवातानुलोमनम् ||
कल्पयेद्गुटिकां चैतच्चूर्णं पक्त्वा सितोपलाम् |
गुटिका ह्यग्निसंयोगाच्चूर्णाल्लघुतराः स्मृताः ||
इति तालीशाद्यं चूर्णं गुटिकाश्च |
– च. चि. १४९-१५५
Ingredients
- Talispatra or Indian Silver Fir – Abies webbiana
- Sonth or Adrak – Zingiber officinale
- Pippali (Long Pepper) – Piper longum
- Black Pepper – Piper nigrum
- Vanshlochan (Tabashir) – Bamboo manna
- Dalchini (cinnamon) – Cinnamomum verum
- Green Cardamom (Elaichi) – Elettaria cardamomum
- Misri or rock candy (crystallized sugar lumps)
Method of Preparation
Clean and dry all the herbal ingredients.
Grind them separately to get a powder.
Now grind the mishri separately.
Mix everything together.
Pass it through sieve no.100 to remove any unwanted impure particles.Store it in air-tight containers away from heat and light for future use.
Indications
Ayurveda, the holistic science of herbal remedies has extensively mentioned the use of this time-tested formulation multiple times in several ayurvedic scriptures and journals of Charaka and Susruta. It is mostly indicated for use in the following conditions which include, Kasahara (Relieves cough, Shwasha (relieves breathing difficulties), Deepana (enhances stomach fire), Pachana (helps in digestion), Rochana (stimulates appetite), Vamana (prevents nausea and vomiting), Amahara (treats indigestion), Dahahara (relieves burning sensation), Trutahara (relieves excessive thirst), Jvara (useful in fever), Anulomana (improves breathing), Gulmajit (useful in abdominal tumours), Kantya (relieves sore throat), Sangrahini (treats diarrhoea), Kustha (treats skin disorder), and Krimihara (relieves intestinal worms).
Major Benefits
Combats Cough And Cold
Recurrent coughs and congested throat can cause a lot of discomfort and prevent a peaceful good night’s sleep. It makes you feel tired and exhausted. Being rich in anti-inflammatory, antibiotic and expectorant properties, Talisadi churna holds high significance in treating the common cold, sore throat, cough and flu symptoms. It also reduces chest and nasal congestion, gets rid of excess catarrh particles and stops nasal discharge. It is also highly effective in treating asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis and other respiratory illnesses.
Take 1-3 gm of this powder, along with honey in case of productive cough and clarified butter or ghee in case of dry cough.
Remedies Fever
Imbued with potent analgesic, antipyretic and temperature-reducing properties. This incredible Kapha pacifying formulation is used effectively in treating different types of fever. It not only reduces the body temperature and treat intermittent and high fever, but also effective against fever due to common cold, flu or influenza.
Promotes Digestion
Touted as a powerful digestive stimulant, this traditional herbal formulation helps in breaking down of food particles in the stomach. It promotes the secretion of the digestive juices and thereby increase the absorption of essential nutrients through the intestines. It helps to eliminate abdominal gas and in turn reduces abdominal distension, constipation, bloating and gaseous cramps. Talisadi Churna plays a key role in treating a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders. They include diseases like esophagitis, heartburn, flatulence, gastroesophageal reflux disease etc.
Treats IBS
IBS also known as Grahani in Sanskrit. It is mostly caused due to excessive intake of food particles which are difficult to digest, unhealthy dietary choices, intake of foods that cause allergy, intake of foods low on nutrients, overeating, eating at irregular intervals, and other physical and mental factors like emotional problems, stress, etc. IBS can cause both diarrhoea and constipation. The use of trikatu (i.e. pippali, maricha and shunthi) and other powerful herbs in talisadi churna makes it an effective choice for treating this painful disease.
Enhances Appetite
Talisadi Churna holds high significance for patients suffering from a loss of appetite and eating disorders. They include diseases like anorexia nervosa, bulimia, pre-existing chronic debilitating disorders, and during convalescence from an acute or chronic infective disorder. Regular intake of this magical remedy acts as a natural appetizer and aids in the digestion of food, improves appetite and helps the person to eat better.
Dose
The effectual therapeutic dosage of Talisadi Churna usually varies from person to person. It depends upon the age, body strength, effects on appetite, severity, and condition of the patient. It is strongly recommended to consult an ayurvedic doctor or practitioner. As he or she would evaluate the patient’s indications, past medical conditions and prescribe an effective dose for a specific time period.
Adults: 2-3 gm, along with honey or clarified butter or ghee. It should be given twice a day after meals or as suggested by the ayurvedic doctor or health care provider.