Abstract

REVIEW OF ATIBALA (ABUTILON INDICUM) FOR ITS PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

Asutkar Rupali Dumantraj*, Kharat Ravindra S, Ghotankar Aparna M, Chincholikar Mukesh B.

Abstract

Abutilon indicum (Linn) is an important medicinal plant. The medicinal uses of Atibala are of utmost importance. In the Ayurvedic literature also, it is one of the most commonly used herbs. A review of research work done regarding ancient and Ayurvedic properties of Atibala i.e. abutilon indicum is mentioned here .The study shows that Atibala possesses various pharmacological properties, according to Ayurveda Rasayan, Kasahar, Vednahar, Vajikaran, Krimighna, Grahi, Vathar, Varnya, Dahashamak, Vishaghna, Hridya, Kandughna, Kushthaghna, Balya, Tridosh Shamak, Klednashak, Mridu Virechak. According to modern science it possesses Anti estrogenic activity, Anti diarrheal activity, Anti asthmatic activity, Immunomodulatory activity ,Wound healing activity, Anti ulcer activity, Hepatoprotective activity, Analgesic and anti Inflammatory activity, Anti fungal activity, Anti Diabetic activity, Larvicidal activity, Cardio protective activity, Anti oxidant activity, Diuretic activity, Hypoglycemic activity and Anti arthritic activity.

Keywords: Atibala, Abutilon indicum, Pharmacological actions.