Английская Википедия:Abutilon indicum

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Indian abutilon
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Pollen grains of Abutilon indicum

Abutilon indicum (Indian abutilon, Indian mallow) is a small shrub in the family Malvaceae, native to tropical and subtropical regions. This plant is a valuable medicinal and ornamental plant, its roots and leaves being used for curing fevers. It has been widely introduced outside of its native range, and is considered invasive on certain tropical islands.[1]

  • Hindi name: कंंघाइ "Kanghai"
  • Urdu name: کنگھی "Kanghi"
  • Tamil name: துத்தி "thuthi"
  • Sanskrit name: अतिबला Atibalaa
  • Tulu name: "urki"[2]
  • Telugu name: Duvvena Kayalu "duvvena benda"(దువ్వెన బెండ)
  • Kannada name: TuThThi gida (ತುಥ್ಥಿ ಗಿಡ)
  • Malayalam name:വെള്ളൂരം
  • Odia name: ପେଡ଼ି ପେଡ଼ିକା "Pedi Pedika" [3]

Distribution

The species occurs in a number of tropical and subtropical zones. An example occurrence is within parts of the Great Barrier Reef islands of the Coral Sea.[4]

Traditional medicine

In traditional medicine, A. indicum various parts of the plant are used as a demulcent, aphrodisiac, laxative, diuretic, sedative, astringent, expectorant, tonic, anti-convulsant,[5] anti-inflammatory,[6] anthelmintic, and analgesic and to treat leprosy, ulcers, headaches, gonorrhea, and bladder infection.[7] The whole plant is uprooted, dried and is powdered. In ancient days, maidens were made to consume a spoonful of this powder with a spoonful of honey, once in a day, for 6 months until the day of marriage, for a safe and quick pregnancy.[8]

The plant is commonly used in Siddha medicines. The root, bark, flowers, leaves and seeds are all used for medicinal purposes by Tamils.Шаблон:Citation needed The leaves are used as adjunct to medicines used for pile complaints. The flowers are used to increase semen in men.[9]Шаблон:Medrs

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Abutilon indicum.

Chemistry

β-Sitosterol is present in A. indicum and a petroleum ether extract has larvicidal properties against the mosquito larvae Culex quinquefasciatus.[10] A methanol extract of A. indicum has some antimicrobial properties.[11]

References

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External links

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    • Gujarati Name: કાંસકી
    |title=Tulu Dictionary |url=https://tuludictionary.in/dictionary/ |access-date=2022-07-11 |website=tuludictionary.in |quote=Select "Tulu" in search language option and exact in search type after typing urki in search box}}
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  5. Anticonvulsant activity of Abutilon indicum Leaf. Dharmesh K Golwala, Laxman D Patel, Santosh K Vaidya, Sunil B Bothara, Munesh Mani, Piyush Patel. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (IJPPS) (ISSN 0975-1491), Sagar, India. 2010: Volume 2, Issue 1, page: 66-72.[1]
  6. Anti-inflammatory activity of Abutilon indicum Linn. Leaf. DK Golwala, LD Patel,SB Bothara, SK Vaidya, AR Sahu, S Kumar. Research Journal of Pharmaceutical & Technology (ISSN Online: 0974-360X; Print: 0974-3618), Raipur, India. 2010: Volume 3, Issue 1, page: 433-439.[2]
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  9. J.Raamachandran, "Herbs of Siddha Medicines – The First 3D Book on Herbs, p. 4Шаблон:Full citation needed
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