Dhanvantari Vatika धन्वन्तरि वाटिका

Botanical Name :- Cinnamomum tamala

Common Name :- Tamalpatra

Family :- Lauraceae (Karpur kul)

Habit :- A moderate sized evergreen tree, 25 ft. in height.

Properties:-

Property – Lightness, dryness, sharpness

Taste – Acrid, bitter, sweet

Potency – Heating

Metabolic Property – Pungent

Specific Property – Kaph-Vata-Samak, Pitta vardhak

*Anti-haemorrhoidal *Anti-emetic *Appetizer

Parts Used :- Leaves, oil

Dosage :- 1- 4 Masha

Uses :-

1. Tejpatta gives strenght to uterine muscles.

2. In skin diseases – The paste of tejpatta leaves should be applied locally.

3. In case of Headache – Local application of tejpatta should be done.

4. Oil of its leaves has wound healing property.

5. Powder of its leaves is useful in – Anorexia, Loss of appetite, abdominal colic & colitis.