Medicinal
Ayurveda
Vasaka
Justicia adhatoda
Vasaka is a medicinal shrub renowned in Ayurveda for its effectiveness in treating respiratory conditions like cough, asthma, and bronchitis.
Quick Facts
Height: 1–3 m m
Blooms: February–April
Woody branches, large lance-shaped dark green leaves, white or pale pink tubular flowers
15–35°C
Visit Information
Location
Home gardens, herbal farms, forest edges
Best Viewing Time
Perennial
Habitat & Care
Natural Habitat
Tropical and subtropical regions of South Asia
Lifespan
Long-lived perennial shrub
Temperature Range
Warm and humid
Significance
Medicinal Uses
Ayurvedic cough syrups, respiratory medicines, herbal extracts
Cultural Significance
Contains alkaloid vasicine with strong bronchodilator action
Conservation Status
Commonly cultivated and found wild
Did You Know?
Key ingredient in Ayurvedic respiratory remedies
Leaves have a bitter taste
Flowers attract pollinators like bees
Also known as Malabar Nut
Plan Your Visit
Come and see this amazing plant species in person at Patna Zoo