Studies on Utility of Adhatoda zeylanica Medic

The plant Adhatoda zeylanica Medic is the member of family Acanthaceae. It is in use since thousands of years in India traditional as well as modern systems of Medicines. Two species of this plant are medicinally important viz., Adhatoda beddomei and Adhatoda zeylanica. Adhatoda beddomei species is found in Kerla and Adhatoda zeylanica is growing throughout India. The leaves of these plants are used either alone or in combination with other drugs for preparation of expectorant. It is used as remedy for cough, rheumatism and many disorders. Hence to know the tremendous uses of this plant over many diseases and disorders are considered to study.