UsesDried, whole plant—febrifuge, anthelmintic, demulcent, diuretic, anti-inflammatory (in urinary and uterine discharges, piles, lumbago). Juice of the plant—emollient. Seeds—demulcent (used in cough, chronic cystitis), laxative. Leaves—cooked and ea
UsesDried, whole plant—febrifuge, anthelmintic, demulcent, diuretic, anti-inflammatory (in urinary and uterine discharges, piles, lumbago). Juice of the plant—emollient. Seeds—demulcent (used in cough, chronic cystitis), laxative. Leaves—cooked and ea
Botanical NameAbutilon indicum
Common NameThutthi, Atibalaa, Kanghi,
Active IngredientMucilage, tannins, asparagines, gallic acid, sesquiterpenes, alkaloids, leucoanthocyanins, flavonoids, sterols, triterpenoids, saponins and cardiac glycosides.