| Scientific
Name : |
Justicia adhatoda |
| Family
: |
Acanthaceae |
| Common Name
: |
Adusa, Vasaca |
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| A tall shrub with medicinal
uss. The flowers are insignificant. These
plants are grown mainly for their medicinal
uses. Decoction of the leaves is used for
coughs & cold. Since cattle do not eat
the leaves, it is often used as a hedge plant. |
| |
| Propagation
: |
Stem cuttings |
| Longevity
: |
Perennial |
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