Botanical name :Abutilon indicum
Botanical description : The atibala is technically a shrub. Though it usually grows up to a height of 1.5m, it can grow up to 3m in height. It is known for its unique ‘gear’ shaped seed pods and golden yellow flowers. It occurs in a number of tropical and subtropical zones.
Chemical constituents : β-Sitosterol is present in atibala. Its leaves contain tannins, carbonic acid, Asparagine, Magnesium phosphate and Calcium carbonate.
Uses in traditional medicine :Atibala extract is antimicrobial in nature and hence helps reduce the appearance of pimples and boils.
Atibala is also known for it anti inflammatory properties and is widely used to reduce swelling.
It also has astringent properties and helps to cleanse the skin and reduce skin oiliness.
Due to its cooling and healing processes, it is also very useful for treating rashes and calming irritated skin
Its seed extract is also very useful for treating diseases like piles, common cold, rheumatism, jaundice and leprosy.
It also has the following properties
1) Demulcent
2) Laxative
3) Diuretic
4) Sedative
5) Astringent
6) Expectorant
7) Tonic
8) Anti-convulsant
9) Anthelmintic
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Botanical name : Phyllanthus emblica
Botanical description :The tree is small to medium in size in height. It is deciduous. The leaves are simple, light green, resembling pinnate leaves. The flowers are greenish-yellow.
The fruit is nearly spherical, light greenish-yellow, quite smooth and hard on appearance, with six vertical stripes or furrows. The taste of Indian gooseberry is sour, bitter and astringent, and it is quite fibrous.
Chemical constituents : It consists of phytochemical constituents like tannins, alkaloids, polyphenols, vitamins and minerals. It also contains gallic acid, ellagic acid, emblicanin A & B, phyllemblin, quercetin and ascorbic acid.
Uses in traditional medicine :Indian gooseberry is most commonly used for abnormal levels of cholesterol or blood fats (dyslipidemia), and persistent heartburn.
Indian gooseberry also works by reducing total cholesterol levels, including the fatty acids called triglycerides, without affecting levels of the "good cholesterol" called high-density lipoprotein (HDL).
The soluble fiber in gooseberries dissolves quickly in the body, which helps to slow the rate your body absorbs sugar. This can help reduce blood sugar spikes. Gooseberries also have a positive effect on blood glucose and lipid counts in people with type 2 diabetes.
It is also rich in Vitamin A, which helps in improving eye health
It also has the following benefits
1)Improves Immunity
2)Respiratory Health
3)Improve Digestion
4)Skin Care
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