A clinical exploration of Justicia adhatoda in chronic bronchitis and bronchial asthma

Abstract

Justicia adhatoda (syn. Adhatoda vasica, commonly known as Vasaka or Malabar Nut) has been recognized for centuries in traditional systems of medicine for its significant therapeutic role in respiratory disorders. In Homoeopathy, it has evolved as a remedy of choice for bronchitic and asthmatic affections characterized by persistent cough, wheezing, and tenacious expectoration. The present study aims to explore the clinical and pharmacological significance of Justicia adhatoda in chronic bronchitis and asthma through an integrated perspective of its pathogenesis, proving data, and clinical efficacy. The article highlights its relationship to the homoeopathic law of similars and the modern understanding of its phytochemical composition, thereby reinforcing its use as an effective respiratory remedy in chronic obstructive airway conditions.