Indian Mallow Abutilon Indicum Seeds

Tamil Name - துத்தி விதை - Thuththi Vidhai

Indian Mallow Abutilon Indicum Seeds 

Abutilon indicum is a herbaceous plant. The leaves are toothed and it bears solitary yellow flowers which bloom in the evening. The seeds are dark brown or black. This plant has been traditionally used for medicinal purposes. The whole plant including the root, bark, flowers and seeds are used as natural cure for various symptoms. Abutilon indicum is used for treating digestive problems like IBS. It also has tremendous health benefits for women's health and is used as a uterine tonic.

Natural Home Remedies with Abutilon indicum

Health Benefits:

     Abutilon Indicum has many health benefits ranging from elimination of threadworms to colds and fevers. Abutilon Indicum benefits also include treating piles and the symptoms of tuberculosis. It is a sweet and cooling herb.

     Its antibacterial properties help to treat all kinds of wounds. Grind the leaves of the herb with a little turmeric and apply on wounds to treat inflammation, pain and infections.

     The seeds are used to help alleviate the symptoms of diarrhea and to rid the body of threadworms. Seeds are crushed and then simmered in water to make a tea. It also cures irritants that can cause diarrhea.

     It has also been used traditionally as a home remedy to treat colds and fever. The part of the plant that is above the ground is simmered to produce an infusion. This is said to relieve the symptoms of colds and fevers when consumed several times each day.

    The whole plant can be boiled down into a decoction to relieve the symptoms of lung ailments, tuberculosis and bronchitis.

    The roots and bark of the plant are diuretic and help in the discharge of urine. It is therefore used in urinary tract infections.

    The juice of the leaves helps to relieve a toothache. An infusion made out of the twigs of the plant are used as a mouthwash for tooth pain.

    Another home remedy for a toothache and tender gums is as follows: Make a decoction by boiling the leaves in water with a little alum. Gargle with this decoction.

    Its health benefits include it's being used as a drug to stimulate intestinal secretions.

    The seeds are a laxative and very effective home remedy for curing piles. Warm a few leaves on a pan and use this as a compress to treat piles.

    A decoction made from the leaves is useful to cure gout, tuberculosis, ulcers, and bleeding disorders.