Talisadya,
or Talisadi
Powder of Silver Fir

Tradition:

Ayurveda

Source / Author:

API (Sarngadharasamhita)

Herb Name Talisa (Indian Silver Fir leaf) Marica (Black Pepper) Sunthi (Ginger) Pippali (Long Pepper) Vansha (Tabasheer) Ela (Cardamon) Tvak (Cinnamon) Sarkara (Sugar)

Latin Abies webbiana Piper nigrum Zingiber officinale Piper longum Bambusa bambos Elettaria cardamomum Cinnamomum zeylanicum Saccharum Amount 12 grams 24 grams 36 grams 48 grams 60 grams 6 grams ea. 384 grams

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Warms the Stomach, Promotes Digestion, Clears Phlegm, Stops Cough

Use:

1. Nausea, Vomiting
2. Wind, bloating, rumbling
3. Indigestion, Poor appetite
4. Diarrhea
5. Irritable Bowel Syndrome
6. Malabsorption
7. Anemia
8. Fever, Colds, Influenza, Recurring Colds
9. Cough, Bronchitis
10. Asthma

Dose:

2–3 grams twice daily with Honey, Ghee or Hot Water (API says 5 grams daily in divided doses)
In Children, 500mg–1 gram twice daily is given.
For Phlegm or productive Cough, take with Honey or Hot Water
For dry cough and thirst, take with Ghee, or a mixture of Ghee (2 parts) and Honey (1 part)

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

1. Studies on antifungal properties of Talisadi Churna on human pathogens.
2.Experimental Evaluation of Talisadi Suspension for Anti-Histaminic and Anti-Inflammatory Activities in Animal Models
3. A clinical study to evaluate the efficacy of Ayurvedic intervention in management of chronic bronchitis
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