overview of abutilon spp. chemistry and biological profile

ABSTRACT

Abutilon indicum Linn. [Malvaceae] commonly called "Country Mallow' is a perennial plnt up to 3 m in height. It is abundantly found as weed in sub-Himalayan tract and in hotter parts of India. The plant is used for treatment of several diseases like bronchitis, body ache, toothache, jaundice, diabetes, fever, piles, leprosy, ulcers, cystitis, gonorrhea, diarrhoea, etc. Abutilon indicum Linn. is reported to have hepatoprotective. hypoglycemic, antimicrobial, male contraceptive and antidiarrhoeal activities. Some of these effects may attribute to use of this plant in traditional systems of medicine. A large number of phytoconstuents. has been isolated from .AbutiIon indicum viz, carbohydrates, flavonoids, sesquiterpenes, fatty acids. amino acidis, essential oil, steroids, etc