Malabar Nut / Adathodai Powder

Known As

Hindi - Vasika Tamil - Aada Thodai Ilai Powder Telugu - Adasaramu Kannada - Adusoge Malayalam - Atalotakam Sanskrit - Vasaka

Common English Names - Malabar Nut Powder Botanical Name - Justicia Adhatoda

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About Malabar Nut / Aada Thodai Ilai

Malabar Nut / Aada Thodai Ilai commonly known in English as Malabar Nut , adulsa, adhatoda, vasa is a medicinal plant native to Asia, widely used in Siddha Medicine, Ayurvedic, homeopathy and Unani systems of medicine. The plant's native range is the Indian subcontinent (Assam, Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka), Laos and Myanmar. It has been introduced elsewhere. Malabar Nut is a shrub with lance-shaped leaves 10 to 15 centimeters in length by four wide. They are oppositely arranged, smooth-edged, and borne on short petioles. When dry they are of a dull brownish-green colour. They are bitter-tasting. When a leaf is cleared with chloral hydrate and examined microscopically the oval stomata can be seen. They are surrounded by two crescent-shaped cells at right angles to the ostiole. The epidermis bears simple one- to three-celled warty hairs, and small glandular hairs. Cystoliths occur beneath the epidermis of the underside of the blade. The trunk has many long opposite ascending branches, where the bark is yellowish in color. Flowers are usually white and the inflorescence shows large, dense, axillary spikes. Fruits are pubescent, and are with club-shaped capsules.

Malabar Nut is a plant. People use the leaf to make medicine.Malabar Nut is used to loosen chest congestion, open the breathing tubes (bronchi), and treat spasms. Malabar Nut (Aada Thodai Ilai) is used for upper airway infections, common colds, cough, asthma, and tuberculosis.Malabar Nut is rich in alkaloids like Vasicine, Vasicol, Vasinone giving therapeutic benefit to this herb. The herb helps in pacifying Kapha and hence found useful in treating respiratory tract disorders. Malabar Nut / Aada Thodai Ilai act as an Expectorant and hydrates the body. It is an important herb in Ayurveda and had been used in India as Folk Medicine for curing intestinal infections. According to Ayurveda herbs are best taken in combination with other herbs or vitamins or minerals in order to neutralize the toxicity of one herb with the opposing effect of other and to enhance the particular effect of one herb with the that of the other.

Amazing Health Benefits of Malabar Nut / Adathodai Powder

Sore Throat & Throat Pain

With medicinal properties like anti-inflammatory and antibacterial, antiviral, Adathodai Powder is helpful in dealing with sore throat, throat pain and tonsillitis. It also helps to reduce redness, pain, and inflammation of soft palate.

For Indigestion

Adathodai Powder are wonderful in treating indigestion and flatulence. To treat, gather the fresh juice of Malabar Nut by pounding it in mortar and pestle along with little boiled water and strain.

For Skin Diseases

Adathodai Powder is excellent for treating all skin related diseases. A Malabar Nut is cooling in nature and its can be used for treating all kinds of skin diseases as it is very calming.

Reduce Inflammation of Sinuses

Adathodai Powder has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps to reduce inflammation of sinuses and fights off infections. It reduces the blockage of sinuses and removes pus or fluid from them.

For Ulcer

AdathodaiPowder has anti-ulcer property. Its leaves can reduce ulceration. It is beneficial in bleeding disorders and ulceration.

Asthma

Adathodai Powder have anti-inflammatory characteristics. It helps to deal with asthma and reduces inflammation of airways and lungs. Malabar Nut Powder is bronchodilator, which helps to ease the breathing process and decreases wheezing due to asthma.

Chronic Bronchitis

Adathodai Powder has antiseptic effects for bronchial tubes. It decreases the inflammation of bronchial tubes and reduces thickened mucus due to its expectorant effects. It clears the bronchial tubes and decreases a cough, production of sputum, fatigue, breathlessness and chest discomfort related with bronchitis.

For Excessive Bleeding

For women who experience excessive bleeding during menstruation Adathodai Powder will give good relief.

Dyspepsia, Gastritis or Acidity

Adathodai Powder has good results in dyspepsia, gastritis or acidity. It reduces acid formation in the stomach. In the research, scientists have observed that it reduces dyspepsia, hyperacidity, and gastritis.

Reduces Joint Inflammation

Adathodai Powder also reduces joint inflammation. With other herbs, it helps in decreasing raised uric acid and pain and tenderness related with gout.