Chemical Composition Of Adulsa Or Vasaka

The chemical constituents of vasaka are alkaloids, tannins, flavonoids, terpenes, sugar, and glucosides. The major chemical constituents of Vasaka are its several alkaloids, and the chief one is Vasicine. Leaves are composed of major constituents which are Vasicine and Vasicinone. A large amount of Vitamin C is present in the leaves of Vasaka. They also have carotene and essential oil in large amounts. The roots of this plant contain Vasicinolone, Vasicol, Peganine, sitosterol.