Adosa

Adosais sub-herbaceous bush, found throughout the year in plains and sub-Himalayan tracts in India.The leaves, roots and flowers of the plant containthe vasicine, which is responsible for thepersistent bronchodilatationand an essential oil which is the main agentresponsible for the expectorant action. The leaves alone or incombination with other active constituents are usedfor preparation of expectorants.

Benefits and uses:

The plant is used extensively inthe treatment of asthma, cough, bronchitis andtuberculosis, joint pain, lumber pain, sprains, eczema,malaria, rheumatism, swellings, venereal diseases, asan anti-hyperglycemic, anti-diarrheal and anti-convulsant.