ADOOSA

It is an important medicinal plant that is used in the treatment of various ailments. The botanical name for Adoosa is Adhathoda vasica Nees which belongs to the Acanthaceae family. According to Ayurveda, it is called Vasa which is widely used to treat whooping cough, bronchitis, and asthma

English – Malabar Nut

Tamil – Aadathodai

Hindi – Adoosa

Sanskrit – Vasaka

Telugu – Addasaramu

Bengali – Adulsa

Marathi – Adulsa

Malayalam – Adolakam

Gujarathi – Araduso

Nepali – Asuro

Persian – Bansa

Oriya – Basanga

Assamese – Titabahak

Konkani - Adusoge

In India, it usually grows in an Indian subcontinent region and it is also distributed in Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, Indonesia, Malaysia, and China.

It is a herbaceous plant where the trunk of the plant has long, opposite, numerous branches. The leaves are lance-shaped and oppositely arranges with short petioles. The flowers are white and purple. The fruits look like capsule

Part used: Leaf, flower, whole plant, and root

Taste: Bitter

Potency: Hot

Action:

·         Antispasmodic

·         Expectorant

·         Germicide

·         Diuretic

·         Bronchodilator

·         Sedative

·         Mucolative

·         Antidiabetic

·         Abortifacient

·         Anthelmintic

·         Anti-asthmatic

·         Anti-inflammatory

·         Antioxidant

·         Antiseptic

·         Antitussive

·         Anti-ulcer

·         Bronchodilator

·         Hepatoprotective

·         Oxytocic

·         Rubefacient

·         Wound healing 

·         Pyrolloquninazolinealkaloida namely vasicine,vasicinone,vasicinol,vasicinolone,vasicol,adhavasicinone,

·         Adhatodine

·         Anisotine, vasnetine

·         Vasicine acts as a respiratory stimulant, bronchodilator, uterine stimulant, and also an abortifacient.

• The juice prepared from the leaves are used to treat bleeding piles, diarrhea, menorrhagia, and blood in the urine
• In India, the infusion prepared from the leaves are used to remove the white ants, flies, and mosquito
• In India, the extract obtained from the leaves along with Phyllanthus Emblica mixed with honey to treat asthma
• In Pakistan, the juice prepared from the leaves are used to treat cough, bronchitis, and asthma
• In Nepal, the juice prepared from the leaves are used to treat malarial fever
• In Bangladesh, the crushed leaves are used to treat snake bites
• In India, the paste prepared from the root is applied to the abdomen before childbirth for easy delivery

The dose of the drug used according to the physician

Leaf juice: 10-20ml

Root decoction: 40-80ml

Flower juice: 10-20ml

Leaf dry powder: 1-3g

Take this herb along with any natural sweetener because adoosa is extremely bitter

• It is considered unsafe to use this herb while you are pregnant and breastfeeding
• It is contraindicated to use this herb if you are pregnant because it may increase the contraction of the uterine and it also increases the release of prostaglandins 

Sunburn:

Sunburn occurs when the sun rays increase the Pitta doshas which are present in your skin and reduce the melanin. By applying the paste of adoosa helps to reduce the burning sensation and also heal the wound quickly by its cold and healing effect.

Take the required amount of adoosa powder as per the dose and duration advised by the doctor and mix it with water to form a paste. Apply this on your affected area to reduce sunburn

Wound healing:

The use of adoosa helps the wound to heal quickly and decrease the wound and bring the normal texture of your skin.

Take the required amount of adoosa powder and mix it with coconut oil to form a paste. Apply this on the affected area to heal the wound quickly

Indigestion:

The use of Adoosa helps to improve digestion by activating the trypsin enzyme. and it also increases the absorption of protein from the small intestine

Asthma:

According to the Ayurveda, asthma occurs due to the imbalance of Vata and Kapha doshas in the lungs which results in obstruction in the passages in the respiratory. The use of Adoosa treats asthma by balancing the imbalance of Vata and Kapha doshas this helps to reduce the blockage in the respiratory passage by removing the excess mucus in the lungs.

Adathoda Cigarette       

Take a few leaves from the plant and allow them to dry and form like a cigarette. Smoking this medicated cigarette gives good results for patients suffering from bronchitis and asthma. Not suggested for children, Only for Adults.

Adoosa powder:

Take the required amount of adoosa powder as per the dose and duration advised by the doctor and add honey. Consume it after your meals

Adoosa kwath:

Take the required amount of adoosa powder and boil it in water for 5-1o minutes. This is called Adoosa Kwath. Take this kwath in the required amount and add the same quantity of water. Consume this after your meals

Adoosa fresh leaves:

Take the required amount of adoosa leaves and make it as a paste. Apply this on the affected area to get rid of boils.

Does Adoosa clear your voice?

It has been stated in Siddha literature that it tends to give a good firm in the voice helping in suiting singing.

Does the flowers of Adoosahelpful?

Flowers of Adoosa help treat eye diseases.

Can we use this for Menstrual Cramps?

Yes, due to its Anti-Spasmodic Activity it can relieve the cramps.

Does it reduce Fever?

The fever increased due to Kapha can be cured by Adoosa leaf Decoction.

How often should AdathodaiManapagu be used daily?

Dosage & Adjuvants of AdathodaiManapagu:

5 – 10 g with boiled water after food twice a day, or as directed by the physician.

How do you use Adathodai powder?

Direction for use: Mix 1/2 spoon (2-3 g) of Adathodai powder in a glass of water and drink or boil 5 grams of powder in 200 ml of water, filter and take or as advised by the doctor.