Medicinal Plants : Adenanthera vasika

Name

Malabar Nut

Biological Name

Adhatoda vasika, Adenanthera vasika

Other Names

Malabar Nut, Vasaka, Vasa, Adosa

Description

This is a bush growing throughout India.

Parts Used

Leaves, roots, flowers, bark

Healing Properties

Action

alterative, antispasmodic, diuretic, expectorant,

Uses

• asthma
  
• bleeding
  
• bronchitis
  
• cough
  
• diabetes
  
• diarrhea
  
• dysentery
  
• epilepsy
  
• fever
  
• flu
  
• hysteria
  
• insanity
  
• neuralgia
  
• repellent for fleas, mosquitoes, centipedes, flies and other
• insects
  
• rheumatic pain
  
• skin disorders
  
• swelling
  
• TB
  
• urinary disorders
  
• vomiting
  
• wasting

Dosage

Infusion, extract, decoction, poultice, powder

Safety

Use caution. Ayurvedic herbs are often taken in combination with others to neutralize the toxicity one herb with the opposing effect of other. Do not take except under the supervision of a qualified professional.