Ayurveda and Science

Adusa/अडूसा/Vasaka/Vasa/Malabar Nut/Adhatoda vasica

AYURVEDIC & MEDICINAL PLANTS

Hindi Name: Adusa/Vasaka

Sanskrit Name: Vasa

English Name: Malabar Nut

Latin Name: Adhatoda vasica Nees

A perennial undershrub with white inflorescence found growing wild in Sub-Himalayan tract and other regions of the country. Leaves and other tender parts of the plant are utilised for various Ayurvedic preparations.

Ayurveda uses Vasa extensively in the treatment of cough and other respiratory ailments. Liquid extract of the plant is used in many pharmaceutical formulations as an expectorant. Experimental investigations suggest that Adusadilates finer bronchioles and ensures a smooth expectoration. It was also observed to act as an antihistamine agent.

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Chemical Composition

The plant contains a non-volatile alkaloid, vasicine, an organic acid, adhatodic acid, sugar, gum and salts.

Effect on

Doshas

Balances kapha and vata.
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