{"product_id":"vasaka-leaves","title":"Vasaka (Raw) - Bansa \/ Vasa \/ Adhatoda | For Cough, Cold, Sore Throat","description":"\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVasaka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVasa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVasuka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Adulsa and Basak, is a well-known herb in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVasa Ayurveda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, traditionally valued for respiratory wellness. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVasaka scientific name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJusticia adhatoda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (also known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdhatoda vasica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e). The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVasaka plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is especially recognised for its leaves, which are used in traditional Ayurvedic preparations for cough, congestion and throat discomfort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eKey Health Benefits of Vasaka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports Respiratory Health:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditionally used to support breathing comfort and maintain respiratory wellness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps Soothe Cough:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVasaka leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e have a long history of use in herbal preparations for cough and throat irritation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports Mucus Clearance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The herb is traditionally valued for its expectorant properties, which may help loosen mucus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Bronchial Support:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Used in Ayurveda for respiratory complaints associated with congestion and breathing discomfort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoothes Throat Irritation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Preparations containing Vasaka are traditionally used to ease throat discomfort and hoarseness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Anti-inflammatory Properties:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Research has examined compounds in Vasaka for potential biological activity, although more human studies are needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Use for Bleeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Certain Ayurvedic preparations use Vasaka for its traditionally recognised haemostatic properties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVasaka benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reflect traditional applications and do not establish that the herb treats asthma, bronchitis, or other medical conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHow to use Vasaka leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVasaka leaves uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e vary according to the preparation. Leaves are commonly used in traditional herbal formulations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eoil 5–10 grams of dried Bansa leaves in 200 ml of water for 10–15 minutes to prepare a decoction; strain and drink once or twice daily. Traditionally used to relieve cough, asthma, and respiratory congestion - best consumed warm and on an empty stomach or before bedtime for soothing effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVasa Powder:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dried leaves are processed into \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVasa powder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for use in Ayurvedic formulations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVasaka Syrup:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVasaka syrup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is used in some traditional preparations for cough and respiratory comfort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVasa Ayurvedic Cough Syrup:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vasaka is a common ingredient in certain herbal cough formulations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVasavaleha:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A traditional Ayurvedic preparation containing Vasaka.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVasakarista:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Also called Vasarishta, this is a traditional fermented Ayurvedic formulation associated with the herb.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBotanical Information \u0026amp; Common Names\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJusticia adhatoda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (syn. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdhatoda vasica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Acanthaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vasaka, Vasa, Adulsa, Adusa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasak scientific name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJusticia adhatoda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHindi name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adulsa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBengali name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Basak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Malabar Nut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart used:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eOther Names\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdaatoodaa, Adarushah, Adhatoda Vasaka, Adhatoda vasica, Adulsa, Adusa, Adusha, Arusa, Arusak, Arusha, Bans, Bansa, Bansa Green, Basonta, Berge Adusa, Berge Arusa, Berge Bansa, Bhekar, Carmantine, Jauz al-maalaabaar, Khwaja, Malabar Nut, Malabar Nut tree, Noix de Malabar, Rusa, Sinhaparni, Vansa, Vasa, Vasaka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Bengali, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasak pata benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasak pata for cough\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasak leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are commonly searched terms. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasok pata in English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e refers to Malabar Nut leaves. The terms \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasak plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVasa plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVasa tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are also used in searches, although the plant is generally a shrub rather than a true tree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeople searching for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVasa Ayurvedic medicine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVasa Easy Ayurveda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVasaka uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e should note that traditional use is not a substitute for professional medical advice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Herbs Store","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":45786355138646,"sku":null,"price":128.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"125 g","offer_id":45786355171414,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":43487221448790,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"375 g","offer_id":45786355204182,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":45786355236950,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"625 g","offer_id":45786355269718,"sku":null,"price":270.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"750 g","offer_id":45786355302486,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"875 g","offer_id":45786355335254,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/3411\/7206\/files\/Bansa_raw.png?v=1766650921","url":"https:\/\/www.bionestherbals.com\/products\/vasaka-leaves","provider":"Bionest Herbals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}