| PlantID | 0036 |
| Botanical Name | Abutilon indicum |
| Common Name | Ati bala |
| Classification | | Kingdom: | Plantae | | Subkingdom: | Tracheobionta | | Division: | Magnoliophyta | | Class: | Magnoliopsida | | Subclass: | Dilleniidae | | Order: | Malvales | | Family: | Malvaceae | | Genus: | Abutilon | | Species: | indicum |
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| Part used | Leaves, Root, Fruits, seeds, bark |
| Medicinal Properties | It is digestive, laxative, expectorant, diuretic, astringent, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anthelmintic, demulcent and aphrodisiac. |
| Medicinal Use | This plant is useful in gout, tuberculosis, ulcers, bleeding disorders, and worms. It cures burning sensation. Decoction used in toothache and tender gums. Leaves are locally applied to boils and ulcers. Roots are used in fever,chest affection and urethrities.
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| Chemistry | Beta-sitosterol, hexoses, alkanols, n-alkine mixtures, caffeic, fumaric, linoleic and amino acids |
| Cultivation | NA |
| Regional Habitat | Found in hilly area upto 1,200 m and in hotter parts of rajasthan. |
| Description | Medium sized, branched perennial shrub. Upto 2 meters in height. Plant covered with minute hairs. Leaves are alternate, cordate and acute. Flowers are yellowish, with 5 petals.Fruits have 15-20 chambers, arranged spirally. Seed color is blackish brown.
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