World of Nature
Vasaka powder
Powdered vasaka extensively helps reduce the uric acid levels and also works well to diminish the pain and tenderness that happens due to gout. Being a natural vasodilator, it is also used to treat painful muscle spasms, sore muscles, arthritic conditions, and other inflammatory situations.
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Product Details
Origin
Sourced from Indian growers and packed for the World of Nature range. Vasaka leaves are dried and milled into a fine green powder.
Composition
| Ingredients | Dried and finely milled vasaka (adhatoda, Justicia adhatoda) leaf. See the pack for the full ingredient list. |
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| Taste Profile | Bitter and astringent with a green, slightly pungent aroma. Traditionally taken with honey to soften the taste. |
| Category | Herbal Powders |
How to Use
- Mixed with honey into a paste
- Simmered into a traditional kashayam or decoction
- Stirred into warm water
- Combined with liquorice and tulsi in a herbal blend
- Added to Ayurvedic preparations
Directions of Use
- Take ¼ to ½ teaspoon (about 1–2 g) once or twice a day with honey or warm water.
- For a decoction, simmer 1 teaspoon in 200 ml water for 5 minutes, strain and drink warm.
- Use for a limited period unless otherwise advised by a practitioner.
- Consult a qualified practitioner if pregnant, breastfeeding, on medication or for children.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, lid tightly closed.
Benefits
- A classic Ayurvedic leaf, traditionally used in seasonal household preparations
- Traditionally taken with honey for throat and chest comfort
- Traditionally valued in Ayurveda as a bitter, cooling herb
- A source of naturally occurring plant compounds
- Free from added colours, flavours or preservatives
- Suitable for vegetarians and vegans