Adalodakam

  • Botanical Name : Justicia adhatoda
  • English Name : Malabar Nut
  • Sanskrit Name : Adulasa
  • Malayalam Name : Adalodakam (ആടലോടകം)
  • Part Used : Whole Plant
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Overview

  • Adalodakam is a large shrub that sometimes reach the size of a small tree. It features lance-shaped leaves and has been used in various Ayurvedic treatments for centuries due to its Kapha and Pitta combating properties.

Habitat

  • This shrub has 10-20 lance-shaped leaves measuring 8-9 centimeters in length and four centimeters wide.
  • The leaves are oppositely arranged, smooth-edged, and borne on short petioles.
  • The trunk exhibits many long opposite ascending branches, with yellowish bark.
  • The flowers are typically white.
  • Adalodakam thrives on the plains of India and in the lower Himalayas, up to an elevation of 1000 meters above sea level.

Phytochemistry

  • Adalodakam leaves are rich sources of two alkaloids – vasicine and vasicinone –prominently used in Ayurvedic remedies. The flowers, roots, and seeds are also employed in the preparation of various medicines.
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Nutritional Prowess

  • Expectorant, diuretic, antispasmodic, and depurative, Adalodakam is beneficial for conditions such as bleeding diarrhea, cough, and asthma.
  • It effectively removes toxins from the blood, purifying it and is hence used in the treatment of jaundice.
  • The leaves possess anti-asthmatic, antispasmodic, bronchodilator, and expectorant properties, making them suitable for treating chronic cough, asthma, and bronchitis, and relieving chest congestion.
  • The juice extracted from the leaves is applied to affected areas to control bleeding and is effective against pyorrhoea.

Dermatological Perks

  • The leaves, being rich in Vitamin C, contribute to healthy skin.
  • The purification of blood by Adalodakam makes it an effective treatment for acne and similar blood-related skin issues.
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