Description
Nithiyakayani Dry Leaves :
Nithiyakayani (also known as Adhatoda, Malabar nut, or Vasaka) is a medicinal plant widely used in Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani medicine systems. The dry leaves of this plant are prized for their respiratory and anti-inflammatory properties.
Botanical Name :Justicia adhatoda (syn. Adhatoda vasica)
Tamil Name : நித்தியக்கயனி (Nithiyakayani)
Other Comen Name :Vasaka (Sanskrit), Arusha (Hindi), Adalodakam (Malayalam)
Part Used Leaves (fresh or dried)
Taste :Bitter, slightly pungent.
Nithiyakayani Plant – Care Tips
✅ Sunlight
Needs partial to full sunlight (4–6 hours/day)
Grows well in warm tropical climates
✅ Soil
Prefers well-drained, fertile loamy soil
pH: Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0–7.5)
✅ Watering
Keep the soil consistently moist, but not soggy
Water moderately during hot months
✅ Temperature
Thrives in temperatures between 20°C–35°C
Not frost-tolerant
✅ Fertilizer
Use organic compost or farmyard manure once a month
Avoid synthetic fertilizers if using for medicinal purposes
✅ Propagation
Easily propagated through stem cuttings or seeds
Rooting takes about 2–3 weeks in moist soil
✅ Harvesting & Drying Leaves
1. Pick mature, healthy leaves
2. Wash and shade-dry them until crisp
3. Store in an airtight container away from sunlight
Nithiyakayani Dry Leaves / நித்தியகாயனி உலர்ந்த இலைகள் / నిత్యకల్యాణి ఎండిన ఆకులు / ನಿತ್ಯಕಲ್ಯಾಣಿ ಒಣ ಎಲೆಗಳು / നിത്യകല്യാണി ഉണക്ക ഇലകൾ / ನಿತ್ಯಕಲ್ಯಾಣಿ ಒಣ ಎಲೆಗಳು