Patala (Trumpet Flower)
Patala
A Dashamula root-bark, bitter-astringent and mildly heating, broadly tridoshic. Used for fevers, oedema, anaemia, thirst and as a supportive digestive and anti-inflammatory.
reduces Vatareduces Pittareduces Kapha
Ayurvedic properties
- Rasa (taste): bitter, astringent, sweet
- Virya (energy): heating
- Vipaka (post-digestive): pungent
- Guna (qualities): light, dry
Traditionally used for
- fever
- oedema
- anaemia
- excessive thirst
Contraindications & cautions
- none prominent at usual doses
Possible interactions
- none well documented
Evidence notes
Traditional Dashamula constituent; limited modern data, mostly antioxidant lab work.
Regulatory notes
Bark used within Dashamula formulations.
Classical sources
- Bhavaprakasha — Nighantu — Vatadi varga
Educational information about Ayurveda — not a medical diagnosis or treatment. Consult a qualified professional before starting any herb, supplement, or therapy.