Overview
Patala Bada is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for immunity & disease prevention. This variety of Patala (Stereospermum chelonoides) is described alongside the other Dashamula herbs. It is used as a substitute or complement to Stereospermum suaveolens in the Brihat Panchamula group. The root bark is the main medicinal part used in Dashamula formulations.
How Patala Bada Helps with Immunity & Disease Prevention
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Patala Bada has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing immunity & disease prevention:
- Potency (Virya): Ushna (hot)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
- Taste (Rasa): Tikta (bitter), Kashaya (astringent)
- Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light)
Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Bitter (Tikta), Astringent (Kashaya)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu)
- Potency (Virya)
- Hot (Ushna)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Also Known As
- English: Trumpet Flower, Yellow Snake Tree
Sanskrit: पाटला
Hindi: पाडल, पाटला
What the Classical Texts Say
- Jwara (fever)
- Kasa (cough)
- Shwasa (dyspnea)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3
Other Herbs for Immunity & Disease Prevention
See all herbs for immunity & disease prevention on the Immunity & Disease Prevention page.
Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.