Overview
Patala Bada is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for respiratory health. 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 Respiratory Health
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Patala Bada has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing respiratory health:
- 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 Respiratory Health
See all herbs for respiratory health on the Respiratory Health 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.