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| Abutilon indicum |
Family : Malvaceae
English name : Mallow Kashmir Country Mallow, Indian Mallow
Sanaskrit name : Atibala
Hindi name : Kanghi
Urdu name: Mashtal Ghol, Peeli Buti, Kuho
Parts Used : Leaves, seed, root.
Chemical constituents of Abutilon indicum : β-Sitosterol is present in A. indicum and a petroleum ether extract has larvicidal properties against the mosquito larvae Culex quinquefasciatus.A methanol extract of A. indicum has some antimicrobial properties.
Traditional medicine : In traditional medicine, A. indicum various parts of the plant are used as a demulcent, aphrodisiac, laxative, diuretic, sedative, astringent, expectorant, tonic, anti-inflammatory, anthelmintic, and analgesic and to treat leprosy, ulcers, headaches, gonorrhea, and bladder infection. The whole plant is uprooted, dried and is powdered. In ancient days, maidens were made to consume a spoonful of this powder with a spoonful of honey, once in a day, for 6 months until the day of marriage, for safe and quick pregnancy.
The plant is very much used in Siddha medicines. The root, bark, flowers, leaves and seeds are all used for medicinal purposes by Tamils. The leaves are used as adjunct to medicines used for pile complaints. The flowers are used to increase semen in men.
English name : Mallow Kashmir Country Mallow, Indian Mallow
Sanaskrit name : Atibala
Hindi name : Kanghi
Urdu name: Mashtal Ghol, Peeli Buti, Kuho
Parts Used : Leaves, seed, root.
Chemical constituents of Abutilon indicum : β-Sitosterol is present in A. indicum and a petroleum ether extract has larvicidal properties against the mosquito larvae Culex quinquefasciatus.A methanol extract of A. indicum has some antimicrobial properties.
Traditional medicine : In traditional medicine, A. indicum various parts of the plant are used as a demulcent, aphrodisiac, laxative, diuretic, sedative, astringent, expectorant, tonic, anti-inflammatory, anthelmintic, and analgesic and to treat leprosy, ulcers, headaches, gonorrhea, and bladder infection. The whole plant is uprooted, dried and is powdered. In ancient days, maidens were made to consume a spoonful of this powder with a spoonful of honey, once in a day, for 6 months until the day of marriage, for safe and quick pregnancy.
The plant is very much used in Siddha medicines. The root, bark, flowers, leaves and seeds are all used for medicinal purposes by Tamils. The leaves are used as adjunct to medicines used for pile complaints. The flowers are used to increase semen in men.
Medicinal Uses of Abutilon indicum : Mucilage of the leaves and flowers made into infusion
is effective against chest affections particularly haemoptysis, as
demulcent and sedative to stop diarrhoea, to bring irresistable diuresis
in gonorrhoea, urethritis or gleet and to alleviate micturition the
effect of infusion is substantiated by the presence of powdered Carum
carviLinn. (Zira-Siyah). Leaves decoction is used as eye wash and mouth
wash in toothache, for tender gums and upper respiratory tract disorders
administered as gargles. Leaves infusion with some bruised black
peppers proves useful in flatulent dyspepsia and bloody piles. Decoction
as fomentation also relieves pain when applied under bandage, reduces
congestion and cough when given internally. Seeds are useful in
decoction in piles, gonorrhoea, gleet and cystitis. Finely powdered drug
when given orally act as expectorant and laxative. Root infusion
relieves strangury and haematuria and used for recommended duration
proves useful against chronic skin disorders e.g. leprosy. Infusion of
leaves and flowers brings diuresis, thus get rid of urinary obstructions
(may act as lithontriptic) and act as urinary antiseptic.
Min. seeds 250 seeds per packet
Open-pollinated.Organic from Kashmir Himalaya
Open-pollinated.Organic from Kashmir Himalaya
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Abutilon indicum whole plant
Abutilon indicum seeds pod
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The Jammu and Kashmir medicinal Plants Introduction Centre
"Ginkgo House", Nambalbal, New Coloney Azizabad, Via Wuyan-Meej Road, Pampore PPR J&K 192121
Mob:09858986794
Ph: 01933-223705
e-mail: jkmpic@gmail.com
home: http://jkmpic.blogspot.in
