A complete over review on Adhatoda vasica a traditional medicinal plants

Abstract

Adhatoda vasica plant has a vital medicinal role in our country (India) as well as other country. This plant has been used commonly in Ayurvedic System of medicine. The present paper gives an account of updated information on its phytochemical and pharmacological activities. The review reveals that wide range of phytochemical constituents isolated from the vasaka plants and its possesses various activities like antifungal, antiviral, hepatoprotective, antitussive, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antiulcer, abortifacient, thrombolytic, radiomodulation, cardiovascular protection, hypoglycaemic, antitubercular, antioxidant, antimutagenic, reproductive action have been reported.