Jadhav Pratibha and Sushma Dongre

Vasa Avaleha is a well-known Ayurvedic formulation prepared with Vasa (Adhatoda vasica) known for its usefulness in respiratory disorders like Cough, Cold, Bronchitis, Bronchial asthma etc. Vasa Avleha is prepared by using different methods such as used of Vasapatra Swaras and Vasa Panchang Kwath. In Raktapitta chikitsa Vasa Avleha prepared from Vasa Panchang Kwatha while in Rajyakshma chikitsa Vasa Avleha prepared by using Vasapatra Swaras and Vasa Panchang Kwath. The formulation available in the market with name Vasa Avleha not mentioned that this formulation prepared from Vasa leaves or Panchang. Vasicine is the main constituent of Vasa Avleha which has a bronchodilator, anti-microbial, anti-bacterial, anti-tussive, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. The percentage of Vasicine is variable in leaves or panchang of Vasa. Hence the objectives of this study is to compare the percentage of Vasicine in Vasa Avleha prepared from Swaras (sample 1) and Kwath (sample 2). The outcomes were assessed on the based on HPTLC analysis of Vasicine in Vasa Avleha. HPTLC results showed the percentage of Vasicine is greater in Sample 1 than Sample 2. So, it is concluded that the management of the respiratory disease with Vasa Avleha prepared from Vasapatra Swarasa having higher concentration of Vasicine due to its bronchodilator activity. Further this study can be repeated with more number of bathes.

DOI: 10.22271/phyto.2025.v14.i1a.15216

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