Indian bay leaf is an aromatic stimulant for digestion and metabolism, helping to balance Kapha dosha.
ⓘ Information
| Property | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rasa | Katu, Madhura | Katu (Pungent) — stimulates digestion, circulation, expectorant; Madhura (Sweet) — nourishing, grounding, promotes tissue growth |
| Guna | Laghu, Tikshna | Laghu (Light) — easy to digest, promotes lightness; Tikshna (Sharp) — penetrating, stimulating |
| Virya | Ushna | Ushna (Hot) — heating, increases metabolism and Pitta |
| Vipaka | Katu | Katu (Pungent) — post-digestive pungent, lightening |
| Prabhava | Deepana, Mutrala | Deepana — kindles digestive fire without digesting ama; Mutrala — diuretic, increases urine flow |
Dosha Effects
Tejapatra pacifies Vata, Kapha. {’ It is tridoshic — balancing all three doshas.’ if r.get(’tridosha’) else ‘’} {’ It may aggravate ’ + ‘, ‘.join(aggravate) + ’ when used in excess or in sensitive individuals.’ if aggravate else ‘’}
Usage
Tejapatra 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).
Data sourced from the Amidha Ayurveda Herb Database v1.0 beta (CC BY 4.0).