{"id":562,"date":"2020-05-13T17:41:31","date_gmt":"2020-05-14T01:41:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/omvedicheritage.com.sg\/wp\/?p=562"},"modified":"2026-10-16T00:42:17","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T08:42:17","slug":"tagara-valeriana-wallichii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/omvedicheritage.com.sg\/ayurveda\/tagara-valeriana-wallichii\/","title":{"rendered":"TAGARA (VALERIANA WALLICHII)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tagara (botanical name Valeriana wallichii, commonly known as Indian valerian) is a plant referenced in classical Ayurvedic literature. The root and rhizome are the parts referenced in traditional classical texts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Classical categorisation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Charaka Samhita, Tagara is placed in the Sheeta Prashamana group of herbs and the Tikta Skandha (bitter tasting) group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Classical properties as described in Ayurvedic texts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rasa (taste): Kashaya (astringent), Katu (pungent), Tikta (bitter)<br>Guna (quality): Laghu (light), Snigdha (unctuous)<br>Virya (potency): Ushna (hot)<br>Vipaka (post-digestive effect): Katu (pungent)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Classical texts describe Tagara in the context of Vata and Kapha balance. Tagara is a traditional ingredient referenced in several classical Ayurvedic formulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are considering using any preparation containing Tagara, please consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner and your registered medical doctor first, particularly if you are taking any prescribed medication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Note: The above is informational only. No claims are made for the prevention or treatment of any medical condition. If you have any medical condition, please follow the care advised by your registered medical doctor and consult them before adding any new herb or preparation to your routine. A Traditional and Complementary Therapy qualification.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tagara (botanical name Valeriana wallichii, commonly known as Indian valerian) is a plant referenced in classical Ayurvedic literature. The root and rhizome are the parts referenced in traditional classical texts. Classical categorisation In Charaka Samhita, Tagara is placed in the Sheeta Prashamana group of herbs and the Tikta Skandha (bitter tasting) group. 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