Adhatoda vasica: A Critical Review and Assessment of Its Future in Herbal Medicine

Abstract

Medicinal plants have been used to heal a vast range of human ailments and even to prevent diseases over thousands of years. The contribution of such natural elements also promotes the development of a declining slope in terms of epidemiological records for a particular. Adhatoda vasica is a very important medicinal plant that is extensively used in the Ayurvedic medical system. It has been used to treat bronchodilator problems for centuries. The biological properties of this plant are due to the active chemicals produced by it. The observations are quite encouraging, indicating that this plant should be further investigated and revealed in order to acquire some medicinal benefits.