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Faculties and Departments => Allied Health Science => Life Science => Topic started by: Asif.Hossain on July 08, 2013, 12:57:08 PM

Title: Abutilon Indicum
Post by: Asif.Hossain on July 08, 2013, 12:57:08 PM
Abutilon Indicum
Botanical Name : Abutilon Indicum
Family Name : Malvaceae
Common Name : Abutilon, Indian Mallow
Part Used : Whole Plant

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Uses : It is sweet, cooling, digestive, laxative, expectorant, diuretic, astringent, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anthelmintic, demulcent and aphrodisiac. It is useful in gout, tuberculosis, ulcers, bleeding disorders, and worms. Decoction used in toothache and tender gums. Demulcents of leaves are locally applied to boils and ulcers. Roots are prescribed in fever, chest affection and urethrities.