Vasaka vs Lentibularia vulgaris

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Vasaka

Adhatoda vasica

Respiratory

Utricularia vulgaris

Respiratory

Vasaka

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Lentibularia vulgaris

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Important Ayurvedic respiratory herb whose name means "give voice to." Contains vasicine, which inspired the drug bromhexine.

Aquatic carnivorous plant; used in traditional Asian folk medicine for respiratory conditions.

Active Compounds

vasicine, vasicinone, vasicinol, essential oils, alkaloids

flavonoids, tannins, saponins, mucilage

Traditional Uses

Treating cough and bronchitis, Managing asthma, Stopping bleeding

cough, respiratory conditions, skin conditions

Modern Uses

Expectorant and mucolytic, Bronchodilator effects, Hemostatic applications

expectorant, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried leaf powder daily

3-5g dried plant tea 2x/day

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Heavy menstrual bleeding

pregnancy

Side Effects

Nausea, Diarrhea, Headache

mild GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E