OVERVIEW OF ABUTILON INDICUM
Ragunathan Muthusamy*, Nihala M., Priya Dharshini R., Vidhya Dharani M., Vigneswari R.
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Abstract
A tropical and subtropical shrub having comb-shaped fruits that are
dentate. The juice of this plant's leaves and flowers is reputed in
Ayurveda to have vata dosha-pacifying properties that aid in the
treatment of diabetic neuropathy. It is also used to treat bleeding,
hematuria, bloody piles, and to relieve dysuria in gonorrhoea. In cases
of toothache, diphtheria, tonsillitis, and pharyngitis, leaf decoction is
gargled. In the Philippines, leaf decoction is used for enemas, vaginal
douches, lotions, and wound and ulcer cleaning. Alkaloids, flavonoids,
tannins, glycosides, and saponins are all present in aqueous extract. In
normal and severely diabetic rats, aqueous leaf extract significantly
reduced blood sugar levels and provided protection from hepatotoxic
chemicals in the rats. Reduced nutrient absorption is reported to cause
antidiabetic action.
Keywords: Abutilon indicum, Chemical constituents, Microscopical characters, Phytochemistry, Ethnobotany.
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