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Tagara (Indian Valerian)

Tagara तगर

Valeriana wallichii / V. jatamansi · Caprifoliaceae

herb rhizome ushna wild-vulnerable
Tagara (Indian Valerian)

Rasa-Panchaka — five-fold pharmacology

Rasa
tikta · katu · kashaya— tastes at first contact
Guna
laghu · snigdha— qualities
Virya
ushna— potency (heating)
Vipaka
katu— post-digestive effect
MadhuraAmlaLavanaKatuTiktaKashaya
The six classical tastes (Ṣaḍ-rasa)

Dosha effect

V
Vata
↓pacifies
P
Pitta
·neutral
K
Kapha
↓pacifies
pacifies (↓) aggravates (↑) neutral (·)

Functions

sedative aromaanti-itchanti-acne (gentle alternative to Vacha)

Indian valerian. Powdered rhizome is used in face packs as a gentle alternative to Vacha when β-asarone safety is a concern. Aromatic, mildly sedative when inhaled. Pairs well with Lodhra in acne lepas.

Used in 3 recipes