Medicinal Plant- Abutilon Indicum ( Country Mallow, Flowering Maples, Chinese Bell-flowers)

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Medicinal Plant- Abutilon Indicum ( Country Mallow, Flowering Maples, Chinese Bell-flowers)

Classical & Common names:
    Ayurvedic: Atibalaa, Kankatikaa, Rishyaproktaa: Vaatyaayani, Vaatyapushpi; Valikaa, Bhaardwai, Uraksha gandhini, Naagbala, Vishvadevaa, Gavedhuka.
    Unani: Kanghi, Kangahi, Kakahiya, Kakahi; Musht-ul-ghoul (Arabic), Darakht-e-shaan. 
    Siddha: Thuthi.
Plant Structure:

Place of Found: 
    Common throughout India.
Medicinal activity: 
   This showed analgesic action in albino rats because it contains Gallic Acid. The herb exerts wound-healing properties, reduces inflammation, pain and irritation and protects the mucous membrane and urinary system. The demulcent action of the herb acts on gastrointestinal inflammations, lesions and ulcers, reduces excessive stomach acid and gives relief to acid dyspepsia.
Uses:
     The extract of the entire plant was used in prescriptions for loss of vitality, fever and rheumatic conditions, as an ingredient of a massage cream, was used for promoting growth of normal healthy tissue after surgery. Powdered flowers are used in cough. The root is a nervine tonic and antipyretic.
Warning: 
     This plant is considered as abortifacent.
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