Description

Vasa is a small, evergreen shrub and a medicinal plant which is native to Asia. It can also be found in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Indonesia, Malaysia, China and Thailand. The plant has ovate-lanceolate, acute and shiny leaves, 10 to 15 centimeters in length. The flowers of the plant are white in color and capsule shaped. It is extensively used in traditional medicines such as Siddha Medicine, Ayurvedic, Homeopathy and Unani systems of medicine.

Health benefits

• Vasa can be used to treat blood disorders like blood vomiting, nasal bleeding and heavy menstrual bleeding.⁽¹⁾
• It can be used to tone up the liver and reduce jaundice.⁽¹⁾
• The juice of vasa is beneficial for treating acute bronchitis, asthma, and cold.⁽¹⁾
• It can be used to treat abdominal problems like dysentery and diarrhea.⁽¹⁾
• It is also used in medicines to cure tuberculosis.⁽¹⁾
• Its root bark can be used to prepare medicines for malarial fever.⁽¹⁾
• Its leaves can be used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, lumbar pain, sprains, joint pains and inflammation.⁽¹⁾

Selection Guide

Vasa is available in supplement form as powder or capsules for medicinal purposes.