Description
VASAKA (ADHATODA BEDDOMEI, ADHATODA VASICA)
Adhatoda vasica is useful in treating bronchitis, tuberculosis and other lung and bronchiole disorders. A decoction of the leaves of Vasaka may be used to help with cough and other symptoms of colds. The soothing action helps irritation in the throat and the expectorant will help loosen phlegm deposits in the airway.
The leaves, roots, flowers, and bark of this plant have been used in the treatments of cough, colds, asthma, to liquefy sputum, as a bronchodilator, bronchial catarrh, bronchitis, and tuberculosis. A number of parts of the plant are commonly used in the forms of decoctions or powders.
Uses of Adhatoda vasica
- Uses from NIF Database.
- Take the leaf decoction orally – Moyataji Karamshi Thakor, Patan, Gujarat.
- Take the leaf juice orally – Revabhai Sivabhai Raval, Sabarkantha, Gujarat.
- Fever.
- Stomachache.
- Tuberculosis.
- Malaria.
- Constipation.
