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Adhatoda vasica
Important Ayurvedic respiratory herb whose name means "give voice to." Contains vasicine, which inspired the drug bromhexine.
Vasaka (Adhatoda vasica) is a prominent Ayurvedic respiratory herb, traditionally used to treat cough, bronchitis, and asthma, and to stop bleeding. Its primary active compound, vasicine, inspired the development of the mucolytic drug bromhexine. Modern research supports its expectorant, bronchodilator, and hemostatic effects, though evidence is limited to pilot studies.
Vasaka's expectorant and mucolytic actions are primarily attributed to vasicine and vasicinone, which stimulate bronchial secretion and reduce mucus viscosity by inhibiting mucin production. The bronchodilator effect is mediated through β2-adrenergic receptor agonism and inhibition of phosphodiesterase, leading to smooth muscle relaxation. Hemostatic activity involves vasicine-induced platelet aggregation and vasoconstriction, possibly via thromboxane A2 synthesis. Additionally, alkaloids and essential oils contribute to anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects.
Important Ayurvedic respiratory herb whose name means "give voice to." Contains vasicine, which inspired the drug bromhexine.
Vasaka (Adhatoda vasica) is a prominent Ayurvedic respiratory herb, traditionally used to treat cough, bronchitis, and asthma, and to stop bleeding. Its primary active compound, vasicine, inspired the development of the mucolytic drug bromhexine. Modern research supports its expectorant, bronchodilator, and hemostatic effects, though evidence is limited to pilot studies.
Vasaka's expectorant and mucolytic actions are primarily attributed to vasicine and vasicinone, which stimulate bronchial secretion and reduce mucus viscosity by inhibiting mucin production. The bronchodilator effect is mediated through β2-adrenergic receptor agonism and inhibition of phosphodiesterase, leading to smooth muscle relaxation. Hemostatic activity involves vasicine-induced platelet aggregation and vasoconstriction, possibly via thromboxane A2 synthesis. Additionally, alkaloids and essential oils contribute to anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects.