Abstract:
Abutilon indicum Linn. (Malvaceae) commonly called "Country Mallow" is a perennial plant up to 3 m in height. It is abundantly found as weed in sub-Himalayan tract and in hotter parts of India. The plant is used for treatment of several diseases like bronchitis, body ache, toothache, jaundice, diabetes, fever, piles, leprosy, ulcers, cystitis, gonorrhea, diarrhoea, etc. Abutilon indicum Linn. is reported to have hepatoprotective, hypoglycemic, antimicrobial, male contraceptive and antidiarrhoeal activities.dome of these ettects may attribute to use of this plant in traditional systems of medicine. A large number of phytoconstituents has been isolated from Abutilon indicum viz. carbohydrates, flavonoids, sesquiterpenes, fatty acids, amino acids, essential oil, steroids, etc.
Page(s):
14-22
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Hamdard Medicus, Volume: 52, Issue: 3, Year: 2009