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The leaves of plant are used in Ayurveda treatment
of wide range of inflammatory and respiratory conditions like cough, asthma,
nasal congestion. The plant is known for containing various bioactive
compounds, including alkaloids such as vasicine and vasicinone, which
contribute to its medicinal properties. <o:p></o:p>

The plants are profusely branched shrub. Leaves are
simple, opposite, lanceolate, 10-15 cm long and 5-10 cm wide, veins depressed
on upper surface. The flowers are white with purple veined throat, two-lipped,
flower ca 2 cm long. The fruit is capsule which split open at maturity.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

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