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.

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.