Atibala Powder or Indian Mallow
Latin : Abutilon indicum ( Sida cordifolia)
Main Synonym: Rushyaprokta, kankatika
Family : Malvaceae
Origin : India (Throughout the hotter parts of India. Found as a weed in the sub-Himalayan tract and other hills upto 1200m).
Parts : Whole Plant (Aerial parts)
Other Names : Abutilon, Indian Abutilon,Country Mallow, Flowering Maples, Chinese Bell Flowers, Indian Mallow, Indian Velvet Plant, Moon Flower, Atibala, Kankatikaa, Rishyaproktaa, Kanghi, Musht-ul-Ghaul, Darkht-e-shaan, Thutti, Kanghi, Kakahi, Kakahiyaa, 磨盆草, Indian Lantern Plant, Monkey Bush, Moon Flower, Twelve O’clock Flower, Thuthi, Uram, Katuvan, Urubam, Vankuruntott, Oorpam, Tutti, Badela, Tutturubhenda, Pedipidika, Chakrabhendi, Petari, Mudra, Kansaki, Khapat, Jayavandha, Jayapateri, Kangi, Kangibooti, Kashmiri, Kath, Turube, Shrimudrigida, Mudragida, Petari, Khapat, kanski, Kanghi, kakahiya, kangahi, Shrimudrigida, Mudrigidha, Tutti, Tutturubenda, Pili buti, atikhirate
Atibala powder is used to treat piles, inflammation, gonorrhea, and to boost immunity. The root and bark of Atibala have aphrodisiac, anti-diabetic, antipyretic, anthelmintic, nerve tonic, and diuretic properties.
Ayurvedic Classification
Rasa (taste): Madhur (Sweet)
Guna (quality): Lagu (light), Snigdha (unctuousness)
Veerya (energy): Sheeta (Cooling potency)
Vipaka (post digestive effect): Madhur (Sweet)
Dosha effect: Balances Pitta and Vata (Vata-pittahara)
Therapeutic Indication: Balya(for strength), brumhana(increases weight), vrushya(aphrodisiac)
Atibala Dosage
The precise dosage of Atibala may vary from person to person depending upon their age, health, and severity of the disease.
For Adults:
Roots Powder: 3 – 6 grams
Seed Powder: 1 – 3 grams
Root extract: 250 – 750 mg
Seed extract: 125 – 500 mg
It can be consumed preferably with water and honey, twice a day after meals or as suggested.
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