Malabar Nut Powder / Vasaka / Aada Thodai / Adulsa Powder

Kingdom: Plantae

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order: Scrophulariales

Family: Acanthaceae

Scientific Name: Justicia adhatoda

Malabar Nut is scientifically known as Justicia adhatoda. The native of this medicinal plant in Asia, which is widely used in Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and Homeopathy medicines. This small evergreen plant belongs to the Acanthaceae family, and has been used to prepare herbal medicines for more than 2000 years.

The whole parts of this plant like leaves, roots, flowers, and bark are used to treat various health problems. It is mostly used to treat spasms, chest congestion, bronchi, asthma, cold, cough, airway infections, and tuberculosis. The medicinal properties of this plant are antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and blood purifying properties.

Health Benefits

• Malabar nuts are more beneficial in reducing swelling, mouth sores, and pain.
• In Ayurveda, this herb is used to reduce the symptoms of mouth blisters because of its anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
• Inhaling the Malabar nut powder provides better relief from asthma.
• Malabar nut is an excellent remedy for flatulence and indigestion.
• It also helps to treat all kinds of skin problems.
• Some research proves that Malabar nut has a good amount of anti-ulcer properties, it helps to reduce ulceration and bleeding disorders.