Talisapatra
Abies webbiana
Talisapatra (Abies webbiana) is a plant drug, from the Pinaceae family. 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.
| Botanical name | Abies webbiana |
|---|---|
| Identity source | Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India, Part I, Vol. IV: TALISA (Leaves) |
| Also called | Abies spectabilis (D.Don) Mirb. (nomenclatural synonym) Taxus baccata Linn. (nomenclatural synonym) |
| Currently accepted name | Abies spectabilis (D.Don) Mirb., the name above is treated as a synonym by GBIF; both are in use |
| Family | Pinaceae · other entries in this family |
| Order | Pinales |
| Taxon identifiers | GBIF 2685620 · Wikidata Q50826380 |
The evidence at a glance
8papers on this site for this drug, published 1987 to 2024, every one with a DOI.
- 8Laboratory and animal studies
A count is not a conclusion and a tier is a study design, not a verdict. Everything listed here is laboratory or animal work, which does not show an effect in people.true See the research index for how papers are tiered.
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
Optimal Timing: After meals with warm water or honey; preferably morning and evening for respiratory support
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, Quercetin, Myricetin
Synergistic Combinations
- Pippali (Piper longum) - respiratory synergy, bioenhancer
- Maricha (Piper nigrum) - piperine-mediated absorption enhancement
- Ela (Elettaria cardamomum) - complementary expectorant
- Madhu (honey) - traditional anupana for Kapha conditions
Published research
Literature indexed in PubMed that concerns this subject, grouped by study type. A paper appearing here is a record of what has been published, not evidence that the subject works, and laboratory or animal results do not transfer to people. Study titles link to PubMed so you can read the source rather than take our word.
Laboratory and animal studies8
- 2024. In silico network pharmacology analysis and molecular docking validation of Swasa Kudori tablet for screening druggable phytoconstituents of asthmaAdvances in protein chemistry and structural biology. PMID 38220427 · doi:10.1016/bs.apcsb.2023.07.001
- 2015. Screening of Methanol Extract and Ethyl Acetate Fraction of Abies webbiana Lindl. for Neuropharmacological ActivitiesIndian journal of pharmaceutical sciences. PMID 26798167 · doi:10.4103/0250-474x.169039
- 2014. Pharmacological studies on the antispasmodic, bronchodilator and anti-platelet activities of Abies webbianaPhytotherapy research : PTR. PMID 24395464 · doi:10.1002/ptr.5112
- 2010. A new alkaloid isolated from Abies webbiana leafPharmacognosy research. PMID 21808564 · doi:10.4103/0974-8490.65516
- 2007. Antibacterial activity of Abies webbianaFitoterapia. PMID 17196767 · doi:10.1016/j.fitote.2006.09.025
- 2004. Synergistic effect of methanol extract of Abies webbiana leaves on sleeping time induced by standard sedatives in mice and anti-inflammatory activity of extracts in ratsJournal of ethnopharmacology. PMID 15234784 · doi:10.1016/j.jep.2004.04.014
- 2003. Antitussive activity of Abies webbiana Lindl. leaf extract against sulphur dioxide-induced cough reflex in micePhytotherapy research : PTR. PMID 13680827 · doi:10.1002/ptr.1263
- 1987. Glucosides from Abies webbianaPlanta medica. PMID 17268999 · doi:10.1055/s-2006-962678
Reviewed by Dr. Awadesh Pratap Singh, BAMS, on 11 October 2026. What that review covered.
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