Review on Abutilon Indicum (Linn.) Sweet (Atibala) - An Important Herb in Ayurveda

Authors

  • Sukha ram Assistant Professor, Department of Dravyaguna Vigyana, Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Ayurved College and Hospital, Mundiyagarh, Kishangarh-Renwal, Jaipur Author
  • Mita Kotecha Professor and Head, PG Department of Dravyaguna Vigyana, National Institute of Ayurveda, Deemed To be University (De Novo), Jaipur Author
  • Krutika Chaudhary Lecturer, PG Department of Dravyaguna Vigyana, National Institute of Ayurveda, Deemed To be University (De Novo), Jaipur Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/

Keywords:

Atibala, Abutilon indicum (Linn.) Sweet, Ojovardhaka, Rasayana

Abstract

Background: Abutilon indicum (Linn.) Sweet commonly known as Kanghi and Atibala, belonging to  family malvaceae, is very important plant since long in traditional medicine of India and grows in hot and  waste places. Ayurveda herb Atibala review is very helpful to achieve Ayurveda literature.  Data Source: The material has been collected from various research articles, Vedas, Samhitas and  Nighanus and internet sources etc. to the thought of medicinal uses of Atibala.  Conclusion: The drug is attributed with Balya, Kantivardhaka, Ojovardhaka, Brinhana, Krimighna,  Dahahara, Rasayana, Mridurechana, Vajikara, Kasahara and Vedanahara properties and The review  shows that Atibala is used in many complaints like Vatarakta, Vyanga, Vata-Vyadhi and Nilika etc. in  Samhitas it is used in different form of drug i.e. Kalka, Kwath, Churna, Taila and Ghrita etc. in different  Ayurveda Samhitas and Nighantus. It is used in Ayurveda medicines from a very long time. The study  review highlights its description in Vedas, Samhitas and Nighantus. 

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Published

2021-08-31

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 8 (2021): International Research Journal of Ayurveda And Yoga (Aug) 2021

Section

Review Article

How to Cite

ram, S., Kotecha, M., & Chaudhary, K. (2021). Review on Abutilon Indicum (Linn.) Sweet (Atibala) - An Important Herb in Ayurveda. International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga, 4(8), 172-178. https://doi.org/10.48165/
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