Adoosa
Adoosa
Adoosa, commonly called as Vasa in Ayurveda, is a popular medicinal plant. All parts of this plant (leaves, flower, root) have medicinal properties. It has a characteristic odor and bitter taste.
Consuming Adoosa powder along with honey is considered to be beneficial in cases of respiratory infections such as whooping cough, bronchitis, asthma as it helps promote the secretion of sputum from the air passages due to its expectorant property. Adoosa (Vasaka) might also help manage the symptoms of arthritis due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It reduces joint pain and swelling associated with arthritis and gout. It also reduces cramps due to its antispasmodic property.
Adoosa is an effective home remedy for managing skin problems. Topical application of fresh Adoosa leaves paste on skin helps manage boils and ulcers by reducing the pain and inflammation in the affected area due to its anti-inflammatory property. Applying Adoosa powder along with honey evenly on the affected area helps to control ringworm, itching and skin rashes due to its antibacterial property. The paste, powder and the root decoction of Adoosa also helps reduce fever by lowering body temperature due to its antipyretic property[2][3][5].
Consuming Adoosa powder along with honey is considered to be beneficial in cases of respiratory infections such as whooping cough, bronchitis, asthma as it helps promote the secretion of sputum from the air passages due to its expectorant property. Adoosa (Vasaka) might also help manage the symptoms of arthritis due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It reduces joint pain and swelling associated with arthritis and gout. It also reduces cramps due to its antispasmodic property.
Adoosa is an effective home remedy for managing skin problems. Topical application of fresh Adoosa leaves paste on skin helps manage boils and ulcers by reducing the pain and inflammation in the affected area due to its anti-inflammatory property. Applying Adoosa powder along with honey evenly on the affected area helps to control ringworm, itching and skin rashes due to its antibacterial property. The paste, powder and the root decoction of Adoosa also helps reduce fever by lowering body temperature due to its antipyretic property[2][3][5].
What are the synonyms of Adoosa?
Adhatoda zeylanica, Titabahak, Bahak, Vachaka, Bakas, Basak, Vasaka, Malabar Nut tree , Aradusi, Araduso, Arusa, Aduss, Adusoye, Adalodakam, Adarooshaka, Adulsa, Vasa, Vasanga, Basanga, Vishuti, Bhekar, Vansa, Adatodai, Adda, Saramu, Adusa[1].
What is the source of Adoosa?
Plant Based
Precautions when using Adoosa
Advice from Experts
Ayurvedic View
Take Adoosa powder with any natural sweetener as it is extremely bitter in taste.
Breastfeeding
Modern Science View
Avoid Adoosa during breastfeeding[4].
Pregnancy
Modern Science View
Avoid Adoosa during pregnancy. It has abortifacient property. It stimulates the uterine contractions. It also promotes the release of prostaglandins. Thus, Adoosa is known to have a property similar to oxytocin hormone[2][4].
Recommended Dosage of Adoosa
- Adoosa Tablet - 1-2 tablets twice a day.
- Adoosa Capsule - 1-2 capsules twice a day.
- Adoosa Powder - ¼-½ teaspoon twice a day.
How to use Adoosa
1. Adoosa Tablets
a. Take 1-2 tablets of Adoosa.
b. Swallow it with water 1-2 times a day.
2. Adoosa Capsule
a. Take 1-2 capsules of Adoosa.
b. Swallow it with water 1-2 times a day.
3. Adoosa Powder
a. Take ¼ - ½ teaspoon of Adoosa powder.
b. Add honey to it or take it with water 1-2 times a day.
4. Adoosa Kwath
a. Take 1/2- 1 teaspoon of Adoosa powder.
b. Add 2 cups of water and boil it.
c. Wait for 5-10 minutes or till the volume reduces to ½ a cup.
d. This is Adoosa Kwath.
e. Take 2-3 teaspoon of this Kwath.
f. Add the same quantity of water to it.
g. Drink it twice a day preferably after meals.
a. Take 1-2 tablets of Adoosa.
b. Swallow it with water 1-2 times a day.
2. Adoosa Capsule
a. Take 1-2 capsules of Adoosa.
b. Swallow it with water 1-2 times a day.
3. Adoosa Powder
a. Take ¼ - ½ teaspoon of Adoosa powder.
b. Add honey to it or take it with water 1-2 times a day.
4. Adoosa Kwath
a. Take 1/2- 1 teaspoon of Adoosa powder.
b. Add 2 cups of water and boil it.
c. Wait for 5-10 minutes or till the volume reduces to ½ a cup.
d. This is Adoosa Kwath.
e. Take 2-3 teaspoon of this Kwath.
f. Add the same quantity of water to it.
g. Drink it twice a day preferably after meals.
Frequently asked questions
Modern Science View
Major chemical constituents present in Adoosa possess significant expectorant, bronchodilator and antibacterial properties. The alkaloids vasicine and vasicinone are potent bronchodilators. Vasicinone, an oxidation product of vasicine is a more potent bronchodilator.
Modern Science View
Adoosa is available in the market under various product forms such:
1. Tablet
2. Capsule
3. Powder
4. Raw herb
1. Tablet
2. Capsule
3. Powder
4. Raw herb
References
- The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia Of India.Part 1 Volume 1.
- Ahmad S, Garg M, Ali M, et al.A phyto-pharmacological overview on Adhatoda zeylanica Medic. syn. A. vasica (Linn.) Nees.Natural Product radiance.2009;8(5):549-554.
- Alam K, Pathak D, SH Ansari.Phytochemical and Pharmacological Investigations on Adhatoda zeylanica (Medic.): A Review.Pharmacognosy Journal.2010;2(12): 513-519.
- WebMD.Malabar nut: Uses, Side effects, Doses, Interactions [Internet].Atlanta [last updated in 2016].
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- Singh SK, Patel JR, Dangi R, et al. A complete over review on Adhatoda vasica traditional medicinal plants. Journal of Medicinal Plant Studies. 2017;5(1):175-180.
Disclaimer
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