Abutilon indicum L (Malvaceae)-medicinal potential review

Abstract

The plant Abutilon Indicum (Linn.) is belonging to malvaceae family; Also known as Mallow in english, Abutilon indicum is used as a medicinal plant. It has been reported that Abutilon indicum has Anti inflammatory and Anti-proliferative activity, Anti-Arthritic activity, Analgesic and Sedative property, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial activity, Hepatoprotective activity, Anti diabetic, Anti cancer, Anti diarrhoeal, Anti-convulsant, Larvicidal, Wound healing, Anti asthmatic, Diuretic, Immunomodulatory, and Anti-estrogenic activity. It is proved that this plant contains carbohydrates, proteins and aminio acids, saponins, flavanoids, glycosides, phytosterols and phenolic compounds.