- Botanical name : Adhatoda vasica
- Family : Acanthaceae
- Tamil : Adhatoda
- Hindi : Adusa
- Malayalam : Valiyaaatalotakam
- English : Malabar Nut
- Habit : A medium shrub growing to a height of 1-2 meters, with long, narrow, leathery leaves and white or pale purple tubular flowers. It is known for its medicinal properties, especially in treating respiratory conditions.
- Distribution : Primarily found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, and Malaysia Useful part : Root, Leaves, Flower
- Rasa Panchaka
- Rasa : Tikta, Kashaya
- Guna : Laghu, Ruksha
- Veerya : Shita
- Vipaka : Katu
- Karma : Kaphapittahara, Kanthya, Hrdya, Grahi
- Indications : Kandughna, Kusthaghna, Krimighna, Atisarahara, Arshoghna
- Dose : Powder – 1-2 gm
Decoction – 40-80 ml
Juice – 5-20 ml - Formulations : Vasa Ghrita, Vasa Arista, Vasakantakari Leha, Vasa Avaleha, Vasamooladi Taila
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