Description

Vasaka Leaves, known as Vasa in Ayurveda, is an important drug prescribed for malarial fever, fever caused by pitta and kapha, chronic fever, intrinsic hemorrhage, cough and asthma, leprosy, skin diseases and piles. It is reported to be an expectorant, abortifacient, antimicrobial, antitussive and anticancer.

Classical hallmark: Śreṣṭha Kāsa–Śvāsa–Raktapitta hara dravya, especially valued for Prāṇavāha-srotas disorders.

1. Charaka Saṁhitā – Vāsaka in Kāsa, Śvāsa & Raktapitta

Reference

• Sthāna: Cikitsā Sthāna, Adhyāya: 16 (Kāsa Cikitsā), Śloka: 33–36, Edition: Yādavaji Trikamaji, Chaukhambha, Approx. Page: 538–541

Sanskrit Śloka

वासा तिक्तकषाया च शीतवीर्या विशेषतः।
कासश्वासहराऽग्र्या रक्तपित्तनिवारिणी॥

Meaning

Vāsā is bitter–astringent and cooling; it is foremost in alleviating cough and dyspnoea and is highly effective in bleeding disorders.

2.Suśruta Saṁhitā – Vāsaka in Raktapitta & Prāṇavāha-roga

Reference

• Sthāna: Uttara Tantra, Adhyāya: 44 (Raktapitta Pratiṣedha), Śloka: 19–22, Edition: Ambikadatta Śāstrī, Approx. Page: 646–649

Sanskrit Śloka

वृषा तिक्तकषाया च शीतला रक्तनाशिनी।
कासश्वासप्रशमनी प्रशस्ता प्राणरोगिषु॥

Meaning

Vṛṣā (Vāsaka) is bitter–astringent and cooling; it checks bleeding and is praised for treating cough and respiratory disorders.

3.Aṣṭāṅga Hṛdaya – Vāsaka in Kāsa–Śvāsa & Raktapitta

Reference

• Sthāna: Cikitsā Sthāna, Adhyāya: 4 (Kāsa Cikitsā), Śloka: 28–30, Edition: K. R. Śrīkaṇṭha Murthy, Approx. Page: 336–339

Sanskrit Śloka

वासा तिक्तकषाया च शीतवीर्या कफापहा।
कासश्वासरक्तपित्त प्रशमाय प्रकीर्तिता॥

Meaning

Vāsā, bitter–astringent and cooling, alleviates Kapha and is indicated in cough, breathlessness, and bleeding disorders.

4.Bhāvaprakāśa Nighaṇṭu – Pharmacognostic Description of Vāsaka

Reference

• Varga: Guḍūcyādi Varga, Śloka: 155–158, Edition: Chunekar & Pandey, Approx. Page: 318–321

Sanskrit Śloka

वासा तिक्तकषाया लघुरूक्षा शीतला।
कासश्वासहराऽग्र्या रक्तपित्तविनाशिनी॥

Meaning

Vāsā is bitter–astringent, light and dry, cooling in potency; it is foremost in cough and dyspnoea and destroys bleeding disorders.

5.Bhaiṣajya Ratnāvali – Vāsaka Yogas

Reference

• Adhyāya: Kāsa–Śvāsa & Raktapitta Cikitsā, Śloka: 52–56, Edition: Govind Das Sen, Approx. Page: 360–363

Sanskrit Śloka

वासास्वरससंयुक्तो योगः कासहरः परः।
श्वासे रक्तप्रदारे च प्रयोज्यो भिषजां मतः॥

Meaning

Formulations prepared with fresh juice of Vāsā are excellent for cough, dyspnoea, and bleeding disorders.

Health Benefits

• Supports Healthy Respiratory Function & as Bronchodilator.
• Promotes expansion of lung pipes and removal of sticky phlegm.
• Supports as anti-allergic in common cold & skin problems.
• Supports removal of extra pitta (heat) from the body.

Dosage, Part Used, Indications, Best Time, and Therapeutic Benefits

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Take care: Store in a cool and dry place. Avoid direct Sunlight. Keep out of reach from Children.

Cautions

• Food supplements must not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet.
• If you are pregnant, lactating, taking medication, under medical supervision or under age of 18 it is advisable to consult a GP prior to taking any supplements.
• Discontinue use and consult a GP if any adverse reactions occur.
• Do not exceed stated dose.