{"id":158835,"date":"2022-05-02T12:10:47","date_gmt":"2022-05-02T06:40:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=158835"},"modified":"2026-01-06T11:01:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T11:01:14","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-tagar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-tagar\/","title":{"rendered":"Tagar: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects and More!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Tagar<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Tagar<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Tagar<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Tagar?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Tagar<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Tagar<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nTagar, also known as Valeriana officinalis, belongs to the Valerianaceae family. It is commonly known as valerian, a famous herb, and might be considered a medicinal plant. It is widely used throughout the world, most notably in China, Europe, and the Middle East. The term valerian is derived from the Latin word \u2018Valere\u2019, which means \u2018well-being or health\u2019. It comprises rhizomes (horizontal roots), roots, and stolons (horizontal stems) that might be fragmented. There are around 200 species of tagar in Asia, Europe, and North America ^{1<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
The common names of tagar are nata, baalaka, tagara, valerian, common valerian, and garden heliotrope in English. Also, vernacular names (local or regional names) of tagar include English valerian, Allheal, German valerian, valerian root, garden heliotrope, great Wild valerian in English; Balahrivera in Sanskrit; Kalavala in Marathi; Catamaci, Paicavi, Jatamansi, Takram in Tamil; Sanballat Web in Arabic; Balchhar, Balchar, Bulchar, Nardin, Ikleel-ul-malik, Simbul-ut-teeb in Urdu ^{1<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Tagar<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe nutritional value of tagar is ^{2<\/sup><\/a>:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
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Carbohydrate<\/strong>: 55.88%<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Protein<\/strong>: 12.22%<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fat<\/strong>: 7.24%<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fibre<\/strong>: 5.18%<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Energy value<\/strong>: 337 kcal\/100 g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Properties of Tagar<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tagar may be beneficial for a wide range of health issues because of the following properties:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may have sedative and hypnotic (sleep-inducing) properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have anxiolytic activity (may reduce\u00a0 anxiety)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have anticonvulsant activity (may reduce\u00a0 seizures)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have attention-enhancing properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have antidepressant properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have antispasmodic (may relieve muscle spasms)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may be beneficial for heart health ^{1<\/sup><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n}
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Based on my observations, consuming Tagar might help in inducing sleep and improving sleep quality in patients with insomnia ^{7<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n}Dr. Siddharth Gupta, B.A.M.S, M.D (Ayu)<\/strong><\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Potential Uses of Tagar<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tagar might have some potential uses in various health conditions. However, more studies are required. Some potential uses of babool are described as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Potential Uses of Tagar for Heart Health<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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A review ^{1<\/sup><\/a> report by Lanje et al. 2020 suggested that tagar was tested for antiarrhythmic (may reduce abnormal heartbeat) and coronary dilating (dilating heart arteries) effects in various animal models. According to the results, tagar might lower blood pressure and reduce the heart rate. Also, it had been used in a German heart tonic to maintain brain-heart stability. However, these studies are done on animals and not on humans. Therefore, we require more information on its safety for human use.<\/p>}
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