Aadathodai is a small plant grows in almost all places of India. Its leaves are dried well, ground into very fine powder. The powder is then filtered to make it free from unground parts of the plant. It is being used by our ancestors in making various herbal medicines since ancient days.

It is called as Malabar Nut in English, Arusa in Hindi, Addasaram in Telugu, Atalotatakam in Malayalam, Adasoge Sappu in Kannada. Its Botanical Name is Adatoda Vasica. 

Nowadays people use it for Steam Inhaling and Kapha related diseases.

Disclaimer: Before taking any herbal as an intake, you are requested to consult with a Siddha or Ayurveda Doctor or any other Traditional Siddha Physician to avoid further health related problems. They will help you to understand the procedure, the effect of other herbs or foods to avoid if any, upon consuming the herbs.