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Malibar

General Information

OTHER NAMES: Justica Adhota, Adhotada vasika, Adulsa, Vasaca (Not to be confused with another plant, Malabar tamarind)


HISTORY: Used for medicinal purposes for over 2000 years in India (Ayurvedic medicine)


PROPERTIES: Expectorant, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antitussive,antidiarrheal, antihyperglycemic, and anticonvulsant agent, bronchodilator, antimicrobial, anti-infective

Considered Uses

Respiratory: Loosens congestion, may help with respiratory infections, asthma (bronchodilator), cold symptoms, chest congestion, colds, coughs


Gastrointestinal: Plaque on teeth, antidiarrheal, worms, vomiting, liver, acid reflux (GERD), flatulence (gas), ulcers


Genitourinary: Possibly helpful in burning urination


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


Skin: Stings and Bites, skin ulcers, complexion, aging skin


Neurologic: Anticonvulsant, headache


Glucose: May help lower blood sugar


Infectious Disease: Tb, malaria


Other: Fever, anorexia


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SIDE EFFECTS: None known – not enough research


CAUTION/CONTRAINDICATIONS: None known – not enough research


FORMS: Powders, tablets, extract, capsules, leaves, oil


RECOMMENDED BRANDS

No available recommended brands at this time


DOSAGES: As directed

Reported doses - May NOT be supported by evidence (reported by various sources (WebMD, RxList, Epocrates, German Commission E, NIH publications and others). Read dosages and instructions carefully when available on the label.

  • Respiratory 4-6 tabs TID

  • Vasaka leaf powder: 1 - 3 gm

  • Vasaka flower powder: 250 - 1000 mg

  • Vasaka root powder: 250 – 500 mg

  • Vasaka leaf juice: 5 - 10 ml

  • Leaf Decoction:  5 gms powder in a glass of warm water


*Disclaimer: The material above is for informational purposes only. This information is not intended to diagnose or treat 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, German Commission E 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.

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