Beheth Anoda, Wal Anoda( Abutilon indicum L)

 












Botanical name:- Abutilon indicum L
Family name:-MALVACEAE
English name:-Country mallow
Sinhala name:-Beheth Anoda
Tamil name:-thuthi
Sanskirt name:-Atibala
Status:-Native
Edibal parts:-Non
Grows in:- Srilanka,India,Fujian, Taiwan, Guangdong, Hong Kong, Hainan,   
Ayurvedic usage:-
Treatment for:- Fever, toothache, Gum diseases, Puerperal diseases, Urinary tract disorders, Chronic dysentery, Wounds, Varginal infections, Inflammation of the bladder, Gonorrhoea, Bilious diarrhea, Bronchitis,Bleeding piles, Leprosy, Haematuria, Strangury, Ulcers.-
Parts used to make medicine:- Leaves,Seeds,Roots 
Propagation:-Seeds

“The Anoda or Abutilon indicum  grows mostly on waste lands. It is better known as bethanoda,a shrubby plant. The leaves are smashed  and boiled with rice flour for use as a poultice for sores. The flowers and leaves are used as a local application for boils and ulcers. A decoction of the leaves is used as a mouth –wash for tooth ache and tender gums. A decoction of the leaves gives a soothing effect of the inflammation of the    bladder and urethra. The roots are diuretic and their infusion makes a cooling drink in case of fever”. Dr Seela Fernando,HERBAL FOOD and MEDICINES in SRI LANKA. 


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