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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Benefits of Atibala<\/a><\/li>
Uses of Atibala<\/a><\/li>
Potential Benefits of Atibala<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Atibala?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Atibala<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Atibala<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAtibala, scientifically called Abutilon Indicum<\/em> (Linn.), belongs to the Malvaceae family. It is known as Country mallow in English, Kanghi in Hindi, and Atibala in Sanskrit. It\u2019s a perennial shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall1<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The plant can be found in India, Sri Lanka, America\u2019s tropical regions, and Malesia. It grows as a weed in sub-Himalayan areas, up to 1200 meters in elevation, and in hotter portions of India 1<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Nutritional Benefits of Atibala<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAbutilon Indicum (Linn) also known as atibala is a medicinal plant used in our Traditional System of Medicine to address various health problems 1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whole plant: Mucilaginous compounds, asparagines, saponins, flavonoids, and alkaloids are found throughout the plant.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Atibala contains various essential oils like \u00ce\u00b1-pinene, caryophyllene, caryophyllene oxide, endesmol, farnesol, borenol, geraniol, geranyl acetate, elemene, and \u00ce\u00b1-cineole 2<\/a><\/sup>. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Uses of Atibala<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n
Atibala acts as a demulcent, aphrodisiac, laxative, diuretic, and sedative.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It has been used to treat inflammation, piles, gonorrhoea, and boost immunity.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Aphrodisiac, anti-diabetic, antipyretic, anthelmintic, nerve tonic, and diuretic are properties of the root and bark. It may be useful in treating haematuria and leprosy.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Seeds: Urinary problems may be treated using seeds. The seeds are also used as a laxative in piles and as a remedy for cough. Puerperal sickness and chronic dysentery can also be treated with the seeds from this plant.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
According to the Chinese in Hong Kong, the seeds are used as an emollient and demulcent.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The juice from its leaves has been used to make an ointment to help heal ulcers quickly.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its extract is also used to treat bronchitis, diarrhoea, gonorrhoea, and bladder inflammation and reduce fever.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Atibala can also be used to clean wounds as well as to treat vaginal infections and as an enema 3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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