توضیحات
Abutilon indicum (Indian abutilon, Indian mallow) is a small shrub in the family Malvaceae, native to tropical and subtropical regions. This plant is a valuable medicinal and ornamental plant, its roots and leaves being used for curing fevers. It has been widely introduced outside of its native range. The species occurs in a number of tropical and subtropical zones
In traditional medicine, Abutilon indicum various parts of the plant are used as a demulcent, aphrodisiac, laxative, diuretic, sedative, astringent, expectorant, tonic, anti-convulsant, anti-inflammatory, anthelmintic, and analgesic and to treat leprosy, ulcers, headaches, gonorrhea, and bladder infection. The whole plant is uprooted, dried and is powdered. In ancient days, maidens were made to consume a spoonful of this powder with a spoonful of honey, once in a day, for 6 months until the day of marriage, for a safe and quick pregnancy
The plant is commonly used in Siddha medicines. The root, bark, flowers, leaves and seeds are all used for medicinal purposes by Tamils. The leaves are used as adjunct to medicines used for pile complaints. The flowers are used to increase semen in men
β-Sitosterol is present in A. indicum and a petroleum ether extract has larvicidal properties against the mosquito larvae Culex quinquefasciatus. A methanol extract of A. indicum has some antimicrobial properties
ابوتیلون (گاو پنبه) گونه ای درختچه از خانواده ختمی بومی هند است
رنگ گلها زرد است و غلاف بذرها شکل خاص و زیبایی دارد
این گیاه مصارف دارویی زیادی از جمله تقویت قوای جنسی در زنان و مردان دارد
نام علمی ابوتیلون از واژه ای عربی گرفته شده و یک اسم عربی است که ابوعلی سینا برای این گیاه بکار برده بود.
