तालीसपत्रम् – Taxus baceata

 

Name – तालीसपत्रम्

Botanical name – Taxus baceata

Description – This consists of the leaves of Taxus baccata Linn. of the family Taxaceae. The drug is aromatic. The drug is aromatic.

Chemical Constituents- It contains alkaloids, taxine and ephedrine, and essential oil

Use – It is used as a stimulant and decongestant of the respiratory system.. It is also used as a cardiac depressent.