Abutilon indicum (Linn) Sweet.
Abutilon indicum (Linn) Sweet. is also known as Sida indica Linn. belongs to Malvaceae family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Abtiluon-Hindi.
The English names for this herb are Abutilon, Country mallow, Indian abutilon, Indian mallow, Monkey bush.
The Urdu names for this herb are Kanghi, Kuho, Mashtal Ghol, Pat-tir, Peeli Buti.
Description
Abutilon indicum (Linn) Sweet. is a subshrub, : glabrous in texture, 4-6 inches long, is evergreen, errect, branched, blooms from february to july
Abutilon indicum (Linn) Sweet.'s Leaves is glabrous in texture, heart, silvery green in color, size is usually 9 x 5 cm. Cordate, Dentate, Soft
Abutilon indicum (Linn) Sweet.'s Seeds is glabrous in texture, arranged in a roset girth, kidney
Abutilon indicum (Linn) Sweet.'s Flowers yellow in color. Solitary in axils, on long pedicels (4-7 cm), usually longer than the petioles;Petals, imbricate, deltoid-obovate, 1 cm long or slightly more, staminal-tube hirsute with stellate hairs.
Abutilon indicum (Linn) Sweet.'s Stem is glabrous in texture, 1-2 m long, stout, errect, branched.
Abutilon indicum (Linn) Sweet.'s Fruit is glabrous in texture, circular, of 11-20 radiating carpels, brown when dry in color. Each carpel flattened, somewhat boatshaped, apiculate by the short persistent style-remnant, about 8 mm long.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Abutilon indicum (Linn) Sweet. are Anti-gonorrhoeal, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Carminative, Demulcent, Depurative, Diuretic, Emollient, Galactagogue, Lithontriptic, Resolvent, Sedative, Stimulant, Styptic.
The pharmacological action of Abutilon indicum (Linn) Sweet.'s Leaves is Sedative.
Indications
The indications of Abutilon indicum (Linn) Sweet. are Gleet, Piles, Skin Eruptions, Genito-Urinary Complaints, Deafness.
The indications of Abutilon indicum (Linn) Sweet.'s Flowers are Chest Affections, Diarrhoea.
The indications of Abutilon indicum (Linn) Sweet.'s Leaves are Dyspepsia, Wounds, Gonorrhoea, Toothache, Congestion, Flatulence, Cough, Fever, Bloody Piles, Vaginal Infection, Urethritis, Genito-Urinary Complaints, Upper Respiratory Tract Infections, Eye Abscess.
The indications of Abutilon indicum (Linn) Sweet.'s Root are Hematuria, Urethritis, Leprosy, Strangury, Fever, Gonorrhoea.
The indications of Abutilon indicum (Linn) Sweet.'s Seeds are Gonorrhoea, Piles, Cystitis, Gleet.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Abutilon indicum (Linn) Sweet. is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
None recorded.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 15.000 – 30.000 gm | N/A |
| Leaves | 6.000 – 0.000 g | N/A |
| Seeds | 7.000 – 12.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
None recorded.
Compound Preparations
Abutilon indicum (Linn) Sweet. is used in the preparation of Ashokarishta Tonic.
Substitutes
The substitute of Abutilon indicum (Linn) Sweet. is Phyllanthus emblica Linn. [Sweet preserve of Phyllanthus emblica Gaertn and syrup of potato infusion.].
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Abutilon indicum (Linn) Sweet. are Caffeic Acid, Cineole, Geraniol, Tocopherol.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Abutilon indicum (Linn) Sweet. are Piper nigrum Linn., Apis mellifera L. (Honey).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Abutilon indicum (Linn) Sweet.. (work in progress)