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| binomial_authority = ([[Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link|Link]]) [[Robert Sweet (botanist)|Sweet]]<ref name="PIER">{{cite web| title=''Abutilon indicum'' | publisher=Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk | url=http://www.hear.org/Pier/species/abutilon_indicum.htm | accessdate=2008-06-18}}</ref> |
| binomial_authority = ([[Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link|Link]]) [[Robert Sweet (botanist)|Sweet]]<ref name="PIER">{{cite web| title=''Abutilon indicum'' | publisher=Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk | url=http://www.hear.org/Pier/species/abutilon_indicum.htm | accessdate=2008-06-18}}</ref> |
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| synonyms = ''Sida indica'' [[Carl Linnaeus|L.]] <br> |
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'''''Abutilon indicum''''' ('''Indian Abutilon''', '''Indian Mallow'''; is a small shrub in the [[Malvaceae]] family, native to tropic and subtropical regions and sometimes cultivated as an ornamental.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.ptfarm.pl/pub/File/wydawnictwa/acta_pol_2002/pdf-y%202002-3/227-229.pdf | author = Matlwaska | title = Flavonoid compounds in the flowers of ''Abutilon indicum'' (Linn.) Sweet | publisher = Acia Poloniac Pharmaceutic - Drug Research. Vol. 59 No. 3 pp. 227-229, 2002}}</ref> This plant is often used as a [[medicinal plant]] and is considered invasive on certain tropical islands.<ref name="PIER"/> |
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'''''Abutilon indicum''''' ('''Indian Abutilon''', '''Indian Mallow'''; [[syn.]] ''Sida indica'' [[Carl Linnaeus|L.]]) is an [[invasive species]] in the [[Malvaceae]] |
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In traditional medicine, ''A. indicum'' is used as a demulcent, aphrodisiac, laxative, diuretic, pulmonary and sedative (leaves). The bark is astringent and diuretic; laxative, expectorant and demulcent (seeds); laxative and tonic, anti-inflammatory and anthelmintic (plant); analgesic (fixed oil); diuretic and for leprosy (roots)<ref name="Rajakaruna">{{cite web | url = http://www.biology.sjsu.edu/facultystaff/nrajakaruna/18Rajakaruna%20et%20al2002.pdf | author = Nishanta Rajakaruna, Cory S. Harris and G.H.N. Towers | title = Antimicrobial Activity of Plants Collected from Serpentine Outcrops in Sri Lanka | publisher = Pharmaceutical Biology 2002, Vol. 40, No. 03, pp. 235–244}}</ref>. 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 leaves can also be used to treat ulcers, headaches, gonorrhea & bladder infection.<ref name="Rajakaruna"/> |
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| ⚫ | The plant is very much used in Siddha medicnes. In fact, 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.<ref> Dr.J.Raamachandran,"HERBS OF SIDDHA MEDICINES-The First 3D Book on Herbs,p4</ref> |
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The plant is Demulcent, aphrodisiac, laxative, diuretic, pulmonary and sedative (leaves) |
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Astringent and diuretic (bark); Laxative, expectorant and demulcent (seeds) |
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Laxative and tonic, anti-inflammatory and anthelmintic (plant) |
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Analgesic (fixed oil). Whole plant is uprooted, dried and is powdered. In ancient days Maidens are 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. |
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A methanol extract of ''A. indicum'' had some antimicrobial properties.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.ijpsonline.com/article.asp?issn=0250-474X;year=2006;volume=68;issue=6;spage=832;epage=834;aulast=Parekh | author = Jigna Parekh, Nehal Karathia, Sumitra Chanda | title = Screening of some traditionally used medicinal plants for potential antibacterial activity | publisher = Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences: 2006}}</ref> A chemical compound, [[β-sitosterol]], which has been identified as the active ingredient in many medicinal plants, is present in ''A. indicum'' and a petroleum ether extract provided larvicidal properties against the mosquito larvae ''[[Culex quinquefasciatus]]''.<ref> {{cite web | url = http://www.springerlink.com/content/l8071n6511088010/ | author = A. Abdul Rahuman, Geetha Gopalakrishnan, P. Venkatesan and Kannappan Geetha | title = Isolation and identification of mosquito larvicidal compound from ''Abutilon indicum'' (Linn.) Sweet | publisher = Parasitology Research:Volume 102, Number 5 / April, 2008}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | The plant is very much used in Siddha medicnes. In fact, the root, bark, flowers, leaves and seeds are all used for medicinal purposes |
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Abutilon indicum (Indian Abutilon, Indian Mallow; is a small shrub in the Malvaceae family, native to tropic and subtropical regions and sometimes cultivated as an ornamental.[2] This plant is often used as a medicinal plant and is considered invasive on certain tropical islands.[1]
- Tamil name: "thuthi"
- Sanskrit name: अतिबला Atibalaa
- Telugu name: Duvvena Kayalu
Medicinal Uses
In traditional medicine, A. indicum is used as a demulcent, aphrodisiac, laxative, diuretic, pulmonary and sedative (leaves). The bark is astringent and diuretic; laxative, expectorant and demulcent (seeds); laxative and tonic, anti-inflammatory and anthelmintic (plant); analgesic (fixed oil); diuretic and for leprosy (roots)[3]. 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 leaves can also be used to treat ulcers, headaches, gonorrhea & bladder infection.[3]
The plant is very much used in Siddha medicnes. In fact, 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.[4]
A methanol extract of A. indicum had some antimicrobial properties.[5] A chemical compound, β-sitosterol, which has been identified as the active ingredient in many medicinal plants, is present in A. indicum and a petroleum ether extract provided larvicidal properties against the mosquito larvae Culex quinquefasciatus.[6]
References
- ^ a b "Abutilon indicum". Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk. Retrieved 2008-06-18.
- ^ Matlwaska. "Flavonoid compounds in the flowers of Abutilon indicum (Linn.) Sweet" (PDF). Acia Poloniac Pharmaceutic - Drug Research. Vol. 59 No. 3 pp. 227-229, 2002.
- ^ a b Nishanta Rajakaruna, Cory S. Harris and G.H.N. Towers. "Antimicrobial Activity of Plants Collected from Serpentine Outcrops in Sri Lanka" (PDF). Pharmaceutical Biology 2002, Vol. 40, No. 03, pp. 235–244.
- ^ Dr.J.Raamachandran,"HERBS OF SIDDHA MEDICINES-The First 3D Book on Herbs,p4
- ^ Jigna Parekh, Nehal Karathia, Sumitra Chanda. "Screening of some traditionally used medicinal plants for potential antibacterial activity". Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences: 2006.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ A. Abdul Rahuman, Geetha Gopalakrishnan, P. Venkatesan and Kannappan Geetha. "Isolation and identification of mosquito larvicidal compound from Abutilon indicum (Linn.) Sweet". Parasitology Research:Volume 102, Number 5 / April, 2008.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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