Naming |
| Botanical Name: |
Abelmoschus moschatus
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| Common Names: |
musk mallow; Musk; Musk seed; Musk seed plant; Ro; Ambrette; Ambrette seed; Musk okra; Rose mallow; Muskmallow; Tropical jewel hibiscus
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| Key Name: |
Musk mallow
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| Parts Used: |
seeds; roots; leaves; flowers
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| Sister Plants: |
Abelmoschus esculentus; Hibiscus moschatus
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| Comments: |
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Taxonomy |
| Kingdom |
Viridiplantae |
Phylum |
Streptophyta |
| Class |
Magnoliopsida |
Order |
Malvales |
| Family |
Malvaceae |
Genus |
Abelmoschus |
| Species |
moschatus |
NCBI Tax ID |
1170222
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| Organism |
Abelmoschus moschatus
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Characteristics |
| Identifying Character: |
Herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and musk-scented seeds
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| Stem: |
Erect hairy stem
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| Leaves: |
Palmately lobed Leaves
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| Flowers: |
Large yellow flowers with dark center
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| Fruit: |
Capsule containing musk-scented seeds
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| Taste: |
Bitter
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| Odour: |
Musk-like
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| Root: |
Taproot
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| Image: |
Abelmoschus moschatus
Wikipedia
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Distribution |
| Distribution: |
Native to tropical Asia and Africa
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| Cultivation: |
Grown in tropical climates; prefers well-drained soil
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| Harvest: |
seeds harvested when mature
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Medical |
| Therapeutic Action: |
Allopathic: ; Herbal: aphrodisiac; Antispasmodic; Diuretic; Stomachic; TCM: ; Ayurvedic: improves digestion; Tonic; Naturopathic: gut soothing; HOMEOPATHIC:
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| Medical Uses: |
Allopathic: ; Herbal: nervous disorders; Digestive issues; sexual debility; Ayurvedic: vata disorders; reproductive Tonic; Naturopathic:
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| Constituents: |
farnesol">farnesol; ambrettolide">ambrettolide; Fatty acids; Mucilage; Flavonoids
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| Solvents: |
alcohol; water
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| Dosage: |
seeds: 1-3 g daily
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| Administration: |
Decoction; powder
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| Formulas: |
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| Contra Indications: |
Pregnancy; lactation
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| Preparation: |
Allopathic: ; Herbal: seed powder; infusion; Ayurvedic: churna; Naturopathic:
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| Chinese: |
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| Veterinary: |
Allopathic: ; Herbal: used in animal tonics
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| Homeopathic: |
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Pollination and Pollinators |
| Apis: |
No
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| Pollinator: |
Bees; insects
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| Pollen: |
No
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| Pollen Notes: |
Good pollen source
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| Nectar: |
No
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| Nectar Notes: |
Nectar rich
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Other |
| Non-Medical Uses: |
Perfumery; Aromatic
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| Culinary Uses: |
seeds used as spice in some cuisines
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| History: |
Used in traditional medicine for centuries in India and Asia
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| Reference: |
PFAF; Ayurvedic texts
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| URL: |
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abelmoschus_moschatus
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| Share: |
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