# Talisapatra

> Talisapatra (Abies webbiana) is a plant used in Ayurveda. Lipophilic components benefit from co-administration with ghee or oil-based vehicles. First-pass metabolism reduces systemic levels of taxifolin and related flavonoids. Avoid storage near strong-smelling materials due to volatile cross-contamination.

## Key facts

- **Botanical name:** Abies webbiana

## Names and identification

| Language | Name |
|----------|------|
| English | Talisapatra |

## Ayurvedic pharmacology (Dravyaguna)

| Property | Value | Description |
|----------|-------|-------------|
| **Rasa** (Taste) | Katu | Primary taste |
| **Guna** (Quality) | Laghu | Physical quality |
| **Virya** (Potency) | Ushna | Heating/Cooling effect |
| **Vipaka** (Post-digestive) | Katu | Post-digestive effect |

## Dosage forms and preparation

**Dosage Forms:** Churna (powder), Kwatha (decoction), Vati (tablet), Capsule, Avaleha (confection), Syrup

**Standard Dosage:** 1-3 g of churna twice daily; 40-80 mL kwatha twice daily

**Bioavailability:** Moderate bioavailability for volatile [terpenoids](/glossary/compounds-t-z/#terpenoids); resinous matrix of leaf material provides slow release of active [monoterpenes](/glossary/compounds-l-o/#monoterpenes) and sesquiterpenes in the GI tract. Lipophilic components benefit from co-administration with ghee or oil-based vehicles. First-pass metabolism reduces systemic levels of [taxifolin](/glossary/compounds-t-z/#taxifolin) and related [flavonoids](/reference/flavonoids/).

**Optimal Timing:** After meals with warm water or honey; preferably morning and evening for respiratory support

**Standardized Extract:** Standardized to minimum 0.4% v/w volatile oil; hydroethanolic extract standardized to >1.5% total flavonoids (as [quercetin](/reference/quercetinquercetin/) equivalent by UV spectrophotometry)

**Shelf Life:** Powder: 12 months; Tablets/Capsules: 24 months; Syrup: 18 months; Essential oil: 24 months

**Storage:** Store in airtight, moisture-proof containers at 15-25 deg C, protected from light. Avoid storage near strong-smelling materials due to volatile cross-contamination.

**Marker Compounds:** Taxifolin, alpha-Pinene, beta-Pinene, Bornyl acetate, [Limonene](/glossary/compounds-g-l/#limonene), Quercetin, [Myricetin](/glossary/compounds-l-o/#myricetin)

### Extraction Methods

- Steam distillation for essential oil
- Hydroethanolic extraction (60-70% ethanol)
- Supercritical CO2 extraction
- Soxhlet extraction with ethanol
- Decoction (aqueous extraction)

### Synergistic Combinations

- [Pippali](/herb/pippali/) (Piper longum) - respiratory synergy, bioenhancer
- Maricha (Piper nigrum) - [piperine](/reference/piperine/)-mediated absorption enhancement
- Ela (Elettaria cardamomum) - complementary [expectorant](/reference/expectorant/)
- [Madhu](/herb/madhu/) (honey) - traditional anupana for Kapha conditions

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## Sources

- Amidha Ayurveda Herb Database (700+ herbs, CC-BY-4.0)
- Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India

Published by Age Ayurveda in the Nighantu. Educational reference only, not medical advice.
Incorporates material from the Amidha Ayurveda Herb Database under CC BY 4.0.