Respiratory: Asthma, allergy, cough, bronchitis (acute and chronic), upper respiratory infections,

chest congestion (expectorant), POSSIBLY opens breathing passages (bronchodilator),

nasal congestion, infection, sore throat, tonsillitis, postnasal drip, whooping

cough symptoms(pertussis), clarity of voice-decongestant

Cardiovascular: May help lower blood pressure

Eyes: Sore eyes

Nose: Nose bleeds

Gastrointestinal: Anti-ulcer, intestinal parasites (anthelmintic), nausea/vomiting, gastritis, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, plaque on teeth, liver, acid reflux (GERD), flatulence (gas),

Musculoskeletal: Muscle cramps, gout, rheumatic arthritis, osteoporosis (taken with calcium and fish oil), inflammation, pain, rheumatoid arthritis, gout

Skin: Leprosy, wound healing/infection, stings and bites, skin ulcers, complexion, aging skin

Glucose: May reduce blood sugar

Genitourinary: Heavy menstruation, urinary burninng

Cancer: Antitumor

Neurologic: Memory, headache, anticonvulsant

Mental Health: Sedative, depression

Infectious Disease: Tuberculosis, gonorrhea, malaria,

Other: Fever, blood clotting, diuretic, insecticide, may help remove plaque from teeth, anorexia, tuberculosis

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SIDE EFFECTS: Low blood sugar

CAUTIONS/CONTRAINDICATIONS: Caution in diabetes (may cause hypoglycemia). Caution if taking anticoagulants/blood thinners

FORMS: Tea, powder, capsules, extract, tablets, powder,  leaves, oil

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DOSAGE: As directed. Depends on the condition and product

Reported herbal amounts vary widely across traditional and consumer sources, and many are not supported by strong clinical evidence. Always follow the instructions provided on the product label, and remember that suggested amounts may not be backed by high‑quality research. For detailed drug dosing and interaction information refer to Epocrates 

Traditional Preparations (Herbal Use)

• Vasaka leaf powder: commonly used in the range of 1–3 g

• Vasaka flower powder: traditionally used in small amounts (often 250–1000 mg)

• Vasaka root powder: traditionally used in smaller quantities (around 250–500 mg)

• Vasaka leaf juice: traditionally 5–10 mL

• Leaf decoction: often prepared by simmering ~5 g of leaf powder in warm water

• Flowers: sometimes used externally as a soothing compress

*Disclaimer: The material above is for informational purposes only. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure a condition. The uses listed above are tentative; some have or are undergoing research trials, but many are not FDA-approved. It is essential that you investigate these supplements further before deciding to use them. Check interactions and contraindications on sites like Drugs.com or WebMD. Do not attempt to treat a serious condition like liver, kidney problems, high blood pressure, heart, cancer, diabetes, or thyroid issues without discussing it with a healthcare provider first. If you are pregnant, do not use supplements without discussing it with your healthcare provider.