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Herb Information
Name: Malabar Nut |
Biological
Name: Adhatoda vasika, Adenanthera vasika |
Other
Names: Malabar Nut, Vasaka, Vasa, Adosa |
Description:
This is a bush growing throughout
India.
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Parts
Used: Leaves, roots, flowers, bark |
Medicinal
Applications
Action
alterative, antispasmodic, diuretic,
expectorant,
Uses
asthma
bleeding
bronchitis
cough
diabetes
diarrhea
dysentery
epilepsy
fever
flu
hysteria
insanity
neuralgia
repellent for fleas, mosquitoes, centipedes, flies and other insects
rheumatic pain
skin disorders
swelling
TB
urinary disorders
vomiting
wasting
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Dosage:
Infusion, extract, decoction, poultice,
powder
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Safety:
No information about the safety of this herb is available.
Use caution. Ayurvedic herbs are often taken in combination with others to neutralize the toxicity one herb with the opposing effect of other. Do not take except under the supervision of a qualified professional.
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