Krishna Institute

Of Pharmacy

Medicinal Plant

Justicia adhatoda

English: Malabar nut
ગુજરાતી: અડુસો / અરડૂસી

A medicinal shrub valued for its respiratory benefits and traditional use in treating coughs and bronchial ailments.

Botanical Information

Scientific Name: Justicia adhatoda

Common Name: Malabar nut

Local Name: અડુસો / અરડૂસી

Family: Acanthaceae

Traditional Uses

  • Cough relief
  • Bronchial treatment
  • Expectorant

Properties

  • Alkaloid-rich
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Respiratory aid

Academic Importance

Understanding this plant's role in pharmaceutical education and research

Educational Value

  • Leaf morphology
  • Herbal pharmacology
  • Phytochemical analysis

Research Applications

  • Alkaloid extraction
  • Respiratory drug studies
  • Bioactive compound research
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