Adhatoda Beddomei

Adhatoda beddomei, Vasaca small, Arusha chhota

Botanical Name : Adhatoda beddomei

English Name : Vasaca small

Hindi Name : Arusha chhota

Sanskrit Name : Atrush sweta

Description

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.

Obtained Chemical Compounds

Vasicine is obtained from this plant.

Gujarati: Ardushi

Marathi: Adulsa

Bengali: Vaksa, Vasak

Kannada: Aadsoge

Telugu: Aadasaar, Adaapaaku

Tamil: Aaddadodai

Malayalam:Atalotakkam

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