Syn.: Sida Indica Linn.
Family: Malvaceae
Arabic Name(s): Abtiluon-Hindi, ابتیلون ہندی
Urdu Name(s): Kanghi, Mashtal Ghol, Peeli Buti, Kuho, Pat-tir, کنگھی، مشٹل گھول
English Name(s): Country Mallow
Parts Used
Leaves, seed, root.
Quality/Temperament
Warm and dry in a second order.
Functions and Properties (Pharmacological Actions)
Demulcent, astringent, styptic, antiseptic, carminative, resolvent. Ash of the above-ground parts as a whole possess diuretic, lithontriptic activities. Leaves mucilage is useful in chest affections as a sedative and for genito-urinary complaints.
Specific Action
Demulcent, diuretic, useful in piles, gonorrhea, and gleet.
Medicinal Uses
Mucilage of the leaves and flowers made into infusion is effective against chest affections particularly haemoptysis, as demulcent and sedative to stop diarrhea, to bring irresistible diuresis in gonorrhea, urethritis or gleet and to alleviate micturition the effect of infusion is substantiated by the presence of powdered Carum carviLinn. (Zira-Siyah). Leaves decoction is used as eyewash and mouth wash in toothache, for tender gums and upper respiratory tract disorders administered as gargles. Leaves infusion with some bruised black peppers proves useful in flatulent dyspepsia and bloody piles. Decoction as fomentation also relieves pain when applied under the bandage, reduces congestion, and coughs when given internally. Seeds are useful in decoction in piles, gonorrhea, gleet, and cystitis. Finely powdered drug when given orally act as expectorant and laxative. Root infusion relieves strangury and haematuria and used for recommended duration proves useful against chronic skin disorders e.g. leprosy. Infusion of leaves and flowers brings diuresis, thus get rid of urinary obstructions (may act as lithontriptic) and act as a urinary antiseptic.
Compound Preparations
Cuminum cyminumLinn. and the leaves and flowers of Abutilon Indicum (L.) Sweet. are ground and infusion is administered for relieving diarrhea and for diuresis in gonorrhea.
Dosage
Leaves 6 g. (approximately), seeds 7-12 g. (approximately).
Corrigent
Honey and Piper nigrumLinn. (Black Pepper).
Tenedium
Sweet preserve of Phyllanthus emblicaGaertn. (Murabba Amla) and syrup of potato infusion.
Comments
Traditionally its four varieties are common: first is Kanghi buti, second Khareti, third Khareti Kalanand fourth Gangeran. The excessive use is not advisable to very weak individuals or persons with drastically reduced weight.
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