Economic Botany Herbarium Details

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Economic Botany Herbarium Details

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Barcode: CAL0000003900

Family: MALVACEAE

Scientific Name: Althaea rosea (L.) Cav.

Collector: G.A. Gammie

Country: India

Uses: A red dye is obtained from the flowers which is used as an indicator in acidimetry and alkalimetry. Also it is considered as demulcent, diuretic, emollient, and used in chest complaints.