5 Health Benefits Of Adhatoda Vasica

This is a very very important herbal plant (shrub) that all of us should get to know. It is popularly called Adhatoda, Vaska, Vasa and it's scientific name is Adhatoda Vasica, Justicia Adhatoda. It is a common plant that is found all over India and it is widely used in ayurvedic preparations. It is called Adathodai in Tamil and Adosa in Hindi, it is also commonly called as Malabar Nut in English. All the parts of this amazing plant is used as a medicine and we can use this plant wonderfully in home remedies. It produces beautiful white flowers and it's shape is said to be like the mouth of the lion. I was just waiting for days, in fact months to photograph the adhatoda flowers. There is a huge adhatoda plant in my uncle's farm and I was waiting for it to flower so I can take the photographs. But sadly, the last time it rained the workers had trimmed the plant and I was quite disappointed as I have to wait for another few months to write about this wonderful plant.

* Adhatoda Vasica For Cough in Adults

Adhatoda juice made by grinding the leaves with little bit of water is very effective for treating all cold related problems, especially cough. To make the juice, pound the washed adathoda leaves along with little boiled water and strain to get the juice. The dosage is around 1 tsp of the juice 3 times a day.

* Adhatoda Vasica For Removing Phlegm in Adults

For treating phlegm, take 6 to 7 leaves of adhatoda and boil it along with a cup of water, once it boils take a small piece of dry ginger, pound and add it to the mixture. Strain, mix it with pure honey and drink for 3 days in the morning.

* Adhatoda Vasica | Adulsa Cough Syrup For Kids

This cough syrup for kids is very very effective and can be given for children from 2 years on wards. To make the syrup, take fresh adhatoda leaves and steam it in idli maker or steamer. Once the leaves are steamed, take the leaves in your hands and crush to get the juice. Take 1/8 tsp of the juice, mix with honey and give it to children to treat phlegm.

* Adhatoda Vasica For Bleeding Gums

Fresh adhatoda leaves are very effective in treating bleeding gums. To treat, take the leaves and pound it finely into a paste using mortar and pestle. Take the paste and rub it gently in the gums, this can be done daily till one gets good relief.

* Adhatoda Vasica For Indigestion

Adhatoda is also very good in treating indigestion and flatulence. To treat, collect the fresh juice of adhatoda by pounding it in mortar and pestle along with little boiled water and strain. Mix 2 tsp of the juice with 1/2 tsp of fresh ginger juice and take, this will give good relief. You can take it twice a day, both morning and evening. This mixture also improves appetite.