Abutilon indicum
Abutilon indicum, commonly known as Indian Mallow, is a versatile medicinal shrub widely used in traditional Ayurvedic practices. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it serves as a natural remedy for digestive issues, skin ailments, and inflammatory conditions. This resilient plant offers significant pharmacological potential for modern holistic healing.
- Scientific name: Abutilon indicum
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Abutilon indicum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malvales and the family Malvaceae. Its taxonomic identity is completed by its placement within the genus Abutilon.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Abutilon | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several distinct global regions. In the Macaronesian islands, it can be found growing in Madeira. Its presence extends into West-Central Tropical Africa, specifically within Rwanda. Within the Western Indian Ocean, the species is distributed across the Comoros, Mauritius, and the Chagos Archipelago.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Chagos Archipelago | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Comoros | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Rodrigues | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Seychelles | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
Chemicals
Abutilon indicum has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, beta-sitosterol, chloroform, cryptolepine, ethyl acetate.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chloroform | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cryptolepine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hexane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Abutilon indicum has 12 reported activities identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antioxidant, Aphrodisiac, Astringent.
- Total activities
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aphrodisiac | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Astringent | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Demulcent | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Digestive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Expectorant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Abutilon indicum has 14 reported medicinal uses identified across 17 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic, hemorrhoids, antihelmintic, aphrodisiac, astringent.
- Total uses
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 17
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| hemorrhoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antihelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aphrodisiac | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| astringent | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| constipation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| expectorant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gonorrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |