Barcode: CAL0000003895

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Family: MALVACEAE

Scientific Name: Abutilon indicum (L.) Sweet

Collector: Rev. J.C. Leefe

Uses: The plant is employed as febrifuge, antiemetic, and anti-inflammatory and also used in urinary troubles and lumbago. The bark of the plant is having astringent and diuretic properties. Leaves extract is diuretic and demulcent. The roots of the plant used as a nervine tonic and antipyretic; also used in piles. It is also used with chaulmugra oil for leucoderma. The seeds of the plant known as-Balbij are rich in mucilage and is having laxative and demu