Adhatoda beddomei is a plant common in India. In India it is commonly found on arid land.This variety of Adhatoda differs from Adhatoda vasica in color and size of leaves.The leaves are white-green and smaller in case of Adhatoda beddomei, while leaves of Adhatoda vasica are bigger in size and blackish green in color.
This plant is a member of Acanthaceae plant family..
This is an evergreen herb, growing to a height of 80 cms. The flowers are white. The flowering season is through out the year.
Usage:
In Ayurveda the leaves, seeds and the roots are used for treatment of cough, asthma.
chemical compounds Obtained:
Vasicine is obtained from this plant
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Gujarati: Ardushi
Marathi: Adulsa
Bengali: Vaksa, Vasak
Kannada: Aadsoge
Telugu: Aadasaar, Adaapaaku
Tamil: Aaddadodai
Malayalam:Atalotakkam
