Barcode: CAL0000003861

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Family: STERCULIACEAE

Scientific Name: Abroma agusta (L.) L.f.

Collector: Rolla S. Rao

Country: India

Uses: For emmenagogue and uterine tonic roots are used. The leaves of the plant is used for diabetes, rheumatic pains, sinusitis and uterine disorders. Cholesterol level in blood is reduced by using the fatty oil which is rich in linoleic acid obtained from the seeds of the plant.