Tagar — Indian Valerian

Ayurvedic herb Tagar (Valeriana wallichii) — Indian Valerian. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Tikta, Virya Sheeta, Vipaka Madhura. Balances Vata, Pitta.

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Relieves stress, induces sleep and calms the nervous system.

ⓘ Information
PropertyValueDescription
RasaTiktaTikta (Bitter) — detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic
GunaGuruGuru (Heavy) — increases bulk, grounding
ViryaSheetaSheeta (Cold) — cooling, decreases Pitta and inflammation
VipakaMadhuraMadhura (Sweet) — post-digestive sweet, nourishing
PrabhavaMedhya, Nidrajanaka, rasayanMedhya — intellect-promoting, enhances cognition; Nidrajanaka — induces sleep; Rasayana — rejuvenative, promotes longevity and immunity

Sanskrit Synonyms

In the classical Ayurvedic texts, Tagar is known by the following Sanskrit names:

Nata, Vakra, Kutila, Shatha

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Tagar are: moola.

Main Indications

Tagar is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Unmada, Apasmara, Anidra, Shiroga.

Dosha Effects

Tagar pacifies Vata, Pitta.

It may aggravate Kapha when used in excess or in sensitive individuals.

Usage

Tagar is used in classical Ayurvedic formulations. Consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner for appropriate dosage and preparation based on your constitution (Prakriti) and current imbalance (Vikriti).

Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API)

Source: Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India — Government of India, Ministry of AYUSH

Rasa (Taste)Tikta, Kauu, Kaṣ¡ya
Guna (Quality)Laghu, Snigdha
Virya (Potency)Uṣḍa
Vipaka (Post-digestive effect)Kauu
Karma (Action)Tridoṣahara, Viṣaghna, Raktadoṣahara, M¡nasadoṣahara
Dose1-3 g of the drug in powder form.
Therapeutic Uses: Apasm¡ra, Unm¡da, śiroroga, Netraroga
Important Formulations: Dh¡nvantara Taila, Mah¡ N¡r¡yaḍa Taila,
Botanical Name: Valeriana wallichii (Valerianaceae)
Part Used: Rz.

Therapeutic Uses (IMPPAT Database)

Source: Indian Medicinal Plants, Phytochemistry And Therapeutics (IMPPAT) v1.0 — CC BY 4.0

Part UsedTherapeutic UseIdentifiersReferences
rhizomeAnti-inflammatory agentsMESH:D000893,UMLS:C0003209, ICD-11:XM7XD1Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - V
rhizomeAntineoplastic agentsMESH:D000970,UMLS:C0003392ISBN:9788172363093
rhizomeAsthmaMESH:D001249,UMLS:C0004096, DOID:2841, ICD-11:CA23Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - V
rhizomeCoughMESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - V
rhizomeExpectorantsMESH:D005100,UMLS:C0015314Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - V
rhizomeHypnotics and sedativesMESH:D006993,UMLS:C0020592, ICD-11:XM3GR8ISBN:9780387706375
rhizomeHysteriaMESH:D007046,UMLS:C0020701ISBN:9780387706375
rhizomeMenstruation-inducing agentsMESH:D008600,UMLS:C0025346Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - V
rootAnti-inflammatory agentsMESH:D000893,UMLS:C0003209, ICD-11:XM7XD1Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - V
rootAsthmaMESH:D001249,UMLS:C0004096, DOID:2841, ICD-11:CA23Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - V
rootChoreaMESH:D002819,UMLS:C0008489, DOID:12859ISBN:9788172361266
rootCoughMESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - V
rootEpilepsyMESH:D004827,UMLS:C0014544, DOID:1826, ICD-11:8A6ZISBN:9788172361266
rootExpectorantsMESH:D005100,UMLS:C0015314Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - V
rootFlatulenceMESH:D005414,UMLS:C0016204, ICD-11:ME08ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788183602525
rootHypnotics and sedativesMESH:D006993,UMLS:C0020592, ICD-11:XM3GR8ISBN:9780387706375
rootHysteriaMESH:D007046,UMLS:C0020701ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361266
rootMenstruation-inducing agentsMESH:D008600,UMLS:C0025346Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - V
rootNervous system diseasesMESH:D009422,UMLS:C0027765, DOID:863, ICD-11:8E7ZISBN:9788183602525
rootNeurotic disordersMESH:D009497,UMLS:C0027932, DOID:4964ISBN:9788172361266
rootParasympatholyticsMESH:D010276,UMLS:C0030511, ICD-11:XM3A77ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788183602525
rootGeneral tonic for rejuvenationMESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788183602525
stemCholeraMESH:D002771,UMLS:C0008354, DOID:1498, ICD-11:1A00ISBN:9788171360536
stemDyspepsiaMESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3ISBN:9788171360536
stemHysteriaMESH:D007046,UMLS:C0020701ISBN:9788171360536
stemLeprosyMESH:D007918,UMLS:C0023343, DOID:1024, ICD-11:1B20ISBN:9788171360536
stemPharyngitisMESH:D010612,UMLS:C0031350, DOID:2275, ICD-11:CA02.ZISBN:9788171360536
stemSkin diseasesMESH:D012871,UMLS:C0037274, DOID:37, ICD-11:EM0ZISBN:9788171360536
stemSplenic diseasesMESH:D013158,UMLS:C0037997, DOID:2529, ICD-11:3B8ZISBN:9788171360536
stemToothacheMESH:D014098,UMLS:C0040460, ICD-11:DA0A.YISBN:9788171360536
Hair lossMESH:D000505,UMLS:C0002170, DOID:987, ICD-11:ED70ISBN:9788173717062
AmenorrheaMESH:D000568,UMLS:C0002453, DOID:13938, ICD-11:GA20.0ISBN:9788173717062
AnalgesicsMESH:D000700,UMLS:C0002771, ICD-11:XM49F7ISBN:9788173717062
AnticonvulsantsMESH:D000927,UMLS:C0003286, ICD-11:XM07T3ISBN:9788173717062
Antineoplastic agentsMESH:D000970,UMLS:C0003392ISBN:9788172363093
AntipyreticsMESH:D058633,UMLS:C0003419, ICD-11:XM1RS7ISBN:9788173717062
AphrodisiacsMESH:D001046,UMLS:C0003567ISBN:9788173717062
Appetite stimulantsMESH:D019167,UMLS:C0376447ISBN:9788173717062
ArthralgiaMESH:D018771,UMLS:C0003862, ICD-11:ME82ISBN:9788173717062
AscitesMESH:D001201,UMLS:C0003962, ICD-11:ME04ISBN:9788173717062
AstheniaMESH:D001247,UMLS:C0004093, ICD-11:MG22ISBN:9788173717062
AsthmaMESH:D001249,UMLS:C0004096, DOID:2841, ICD-11:CA23ISBN:9788173717062
BronchitisMESH:D001991,UMLS:C0006277, DOID:6132, ICD-11:CA20ISBN:9788171360536
Cardiotonic agentsMESH:D002316,UMLS:C0007209, ICD-11:XM91S1ISBN:9788173717062
ColicMESH:D003085,UMLS:C0232488, ICD-11:MD81.4ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062
Common coldMESH:D003139,UMLS:C0009443, DOID:10459, ICD-11:CA00ISBN:9788171360536
CoughMESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12ISBN:9788173717062
DiureticsMESH:D004232,UMLS:C0012798, ICD-11:XM4D06ISBN:9788173717062
DysmenorrheaMESH:D004412,UMLS:C0013390, ICD-11:GA34.3ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062
DyspepsiaMESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3ISBN:9788173717062
Disorder of ejaculationUMLS:C0235969ISBN:9788173717062
EmollientsMESH:D004643,UMLS:C0013983, ICD-11:XM1C59ISBN:9788173717062
EpilepsyMESH:D004827,UMLS:C0014544, DOID:1826, ICD-11:8A6ZISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062
ErysipelasMESH:D004886,UMLS:C0014733, DOID:11330, ICD-11:1B70.0ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062
ExpectorantsMESH:D005100,UMLS:C0015314ISBN:9788173717062
Eye diseasesMESH:D005128,UMLS:C0015397, DOID:5614, ICD-11:9E1ZISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062
FeverMESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26ISBN:9788173717062
FlatulenceMESH:D005414,UMLS:C0016204, ICD-11:ME08ISBN:9788173717062
GonorrheaMESH:D006069,UMLS:C0018081, DOID:7551, ICD-11:1A7ZISBN:9788173717062
Graves ophthalmopathyMESH:D049970,UMLS:C0339143, ICD-11:5A02.0ISBN:9788173717062
HeadacheMESH:D006261,UMLS:C0018681, ICD-11:8A81.ZISBN:9788171360536
Heart diseasesMESH:D006331,UMLS:C0018799, DOID:114, ICD-11:BC4ZISBN:9788173717062
Hypnotics and sedativesMESH:D006993,UMLS:C0020592, ICD-11:XM3GR8ISBN:9788173717062
InfectionMESH:D007239,UMLS:C3714514, ICD-11:1H0ZISBN:9788173717062
Influenza, humanMESH:D007251,UMLS:C0021400, DOID:8469, ICD-11:1E32ISBN:9788171360536
JaundiceMESH:D007565,UMLS:C0022346, ICD-11:ME10.1ISBN:9788173717062
Kidney diseasesMESH:D007674,UMLS:C0022658, DOID:557, ICD-11:GC2ZISBN:9788173717062
LaxativesMESH:D054368,UMLS:C0282090, ICD-11:XM62T3ISBN:9788173717062
LeprosyMESH:D007918,UMLS:C0023343, DOID:1024, ICD-11:1B20ISBN:9788173717062
Menstruation-inducing agentsMESH:D008600,UMLS:C0025346ISBN:9788173717062
NeuralgiaMESH:D009437,UMLS:C0027796, ICD-11:MG30.5ZISBN:9788171360536
Neurotic disordersMESH:D009497,UMLS:C0027932, DOID:4964ISBN:9788171360536
PharyngitisMESH:D010612,UMLS:C0031350, DOID:2275, ICD-11:CA02.ZISBN:9788173717062
General tonic for rejuvenationMESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016ISBN:9788183602525
Skin diseasesMESH:D012871,UMLS:C0037274, DOID:37, ICD-11:EM0ZISBN:9788173717062
Sleep initiation and maintenance disordersMESH:D007319,UMLS:C0021603ISBN:9788171360536
Splenic diseasesMESH:D013158,UMLS:C0037997, DOID:2529, ICD-11:3B8ZISBN:9788173717062
UlcerMESH:D014456,UMLS:C0041582ISBN:9788173717062
Urination disordersMESH:D014555,UMLS:C0042035, ICD-11:GB0YISBN:9788173717062
Wound healingMESH:D014945,UMLS:C0043240ISBN:9788173717062
Wounds and injuriesMESH:D014947,UMLS:C0043251ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062