Economic Botany Herbarium Details

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Economic Botany Herbarium Details

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Barcode: CAL0000003881

Family: MALVACEAE

Scientific Name: Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench

Collector: D. Hoopal

Country: India

Uses: From the fruits a mucilaginous preparation is made which are considered benificial as plasma replacement or blood volume expander. The immature capsules of the plant are used as demulcent, diuretic and the seeds of the plant are used as antispasmodic, cordial and stimulant.