V2I8P24

Adhatoda vasica: An Overview of Its Traditional Medicinal Uses

Ranjan Kumar Dora^1*, Nikita Bhoi¹ , Dr. Anita Tripathy²

Abstract

Medicinal plants have been used for centuries to treat various diseases in humans. One such plant is Adhatoda vasica, commonly known as Adosa. It belongs to the Acanthaceae family and grows in many regions of India and other parts of the world. Adosa is an important part of the Ayurvedic medical system. All parts of A. vasica—leaves, bark, root bark, fruit, and flowers—help eliminate intestinal parasites. People commonly use this herb to treat colds, coughs, and asthma. It is also significant in the traditional medicine of Southeast Asian indigenous cultures. A. vasica contains various chemicals, including alkaloids and flavonoids. It is known for its antiseptic, antimicrobial, anti-tuberculosis, anti-inflammatory, and abortion-inducing effects. The main alkaloids found in this plant include vasicine, vasicinone, vasicinol, adhatodine, adhatodinine, adhavasinone, and anisotine. This review explores the medicinal significance of A. vasica by examining existing research.

Keywords:

Adhatoda vasica; Medicinal; Ayurvedic; Herb