Hibiscus moschatus Medic

Hibiscus moschatus Medic. An erect, hirsute or hispid herb, 2-6 ft. high, with leaves of varying shapes, usually palmately 5-7 lobed; flowers large, 4 inches in diameter, yellow with crimson centre; fruit a capsule or pod, oblong-lanceolate,1-3 inches long, containing a large number of small seeds; seeds scented.greyish brown, reniform, compressed, about 4 mm long with striations concentric about the hilyjsUSU A tall annual, stems clothed with long deflexed hairs. Leaves polymorphous, more or less cordate, the lower ovate, acute or roundish-angled, the upper palmately 3-7 lobed divided nearly to the base; hairy on both surfaces; petioles 2.5 cm long, hairy stipules 12 mm long, subulate, hairy. Pedicels stout, equalling or shorter than the petioles. Involucral bracts 8-12, fulvous-hairy, 15 mm long, shorter than the calyx, caducous. Calyx 3.2 cm long, hairy, ovoid, cuspidate in bud; sepals connate, except at the tips, 5-toothed at the apex, splitting down on one side. Corolla 7.5 cm across, yellow with purple centre. Capsules fulvous-hairy, oblong-lanceolate, acute. Seeds subreniform, blackish, with a few raised striae

The pharmacological actions of Hibiscus moschatus Medic's Seed are Anti-spasmodic, Aromatic, Astringent, Carminative, Cooling , Diuretic, Nerve Tonic, Ophthalmic Tonic, Sedative, Stimulant, Stomachic.

The indications of Hibiscus moschatus Medic's Decoction (seed) are Nervous Debility, Atonic Dyspepsia, Asthma, Epilepsy, Hysteria.

The indications of Hibiscus moschatus Medic's Infusion (root and leaves) are Spermatorrhoea, Gonorrhoea, Pre-Mature Ejaculation.

The indications of Hibiscus moschatus Medic's Leaves are Spermatorrhoea, Pre-Mature Ejaculation, Gonorrhoea.

The indications of Hibiscus moschatus Medic's Root are Pre-Mature Ejaculation, Spermatorrhoea, Gonorrhoea.

The indications of Hibiscus moschatus Medic's Seed are Eyesight Weakness, Venereal Disease, Dryness of Throat, Hoarseness, Fever, Catarrh, Gonorrhoea.

The indications of Hibiscus moschatus Medic's Seed (powder) are Itching, Insect Bite.

The temperament of Hibiscus moschatus Medic is 2nd order, cold and dry.

Odor: The odor of Seed of Hibiscus moschatus Medic is Delicate Musk-like.

Taste: Seed: Bitter.

The substitutes of Hibiscus moschatus Medic are Cinnamomum tamala (Ham.) Nees & Eberm., Valeriana officinalis Linn..

The active constituents of Hibiscus moschatus Medic's Oil are Albumin, Ambrettolide, Farnesol, Fatty Oil, Gum, Ketone, Sesquiterpene Alcohol.

The antidotes of Hibiscus moschatus Medic are Rosa damascena Miller (Aqua), Vitis vinifera Linn..