Adhatoda Vasica, also known as Vasaka, is a dense, evergreen shrub growing up to about 2 to 3.5 meters tall, commonly found throughout India up to altitudes of 1300 meters. The plant features long, lance-shaped, dark green leaves that have a bitter taste and a distinctive smell. Its flowers are white or purple, arranged in dense spikes.
Various parts of the plant, including leaves, roots, flowers, and bark, have been historically valued and used in cultural and traditional practices.