Description
Adathodai or Adhatoda vasica is a well-known plant in Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani medicine. It has been used for the treatment of various diseases and disorders, particularly for respiratory tract ailments.  The plant is used extensively in the treatment of asthma, breathlessness, cough, bronchitis and tuberculosis, joint pain, lumbar pain, sprains, eczema, malaria, rheumatism, swelling, as an anti–hyperglycemic, anti–diarrheal and anti–convulsant.
 
Other Names:  Sanskrit: Sinhapuri, Vasaka (वसाका), Hindi: Adosa, Arusha, Rus, Bansa, Bengali: Adulsa, Bashak, Vasok, বাসক পাতা, Gujarati: Aradusī, Adulso, Aduraspee, Bansa (અરડૂસી), Kannada: Adusogae, Malayalam: Adalodakam (ആടലോടകം), Marathi: Adulsa, Adusa (अडुळसा), Oriya: Basanga, Punjabi: Bhekkar, Tamil: Adathodai, Telugu: Adamkabu, Adampaka, Addasaram (అడ్డసరం)
 
How to Use
Mix 1/2 teaspoon (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 take as advised by a doctor.
 
Benefits
Treats cold & cough
Supports a healthy digestive system
Blood purification
Inhibits infections
Treats ulcers
Reduces pain and inflammation
Treats uremia
Improves skin health
Promotes gut health