Indian Mallow
磨盘草Malay: Bunga Padang Tahi Kerbau
Abutilon indicum (Linn.) Sweet
MedicinalPhlegm-resolvingCough-stoppingOrifice-openingSwelling-reducing
Family: Malvaceae
Type: Erect sub-shrubby herb
Parts Used: Whole plant, seeds, root
Nature & Flavor: Whole plant: sweet, bland, cool. Seeds: pungent, sweet, cold. Root: sweet, bland, neutral
Also known as: Golden Flower Grass, Ear-ringing Grass, Cap Cage
Properties & Functions
Functions: Whole plant: clears heat, resolves phlegm, detoxifies. Seeds: opens orifices, promotes urination. Root: clears heat, invigorates blood
Indications:
- Cold with fever
- Cough
- Diarrhea
- Otitis media
- Deafness
- Pharyngitis
- Mumps
- Urinary infection
- Carbuncles
- Bruises
Usage & Prescriptions
Dosage: Whole plant: decoct 30-60g. Seeds: powder 1-3g. Root: decoct 9-15g.
Ear pain, deafness
Indian mallow 60g, stew with lean meat
Otitis media
Indian mallow 30-60g, cocklebur root 15g, cuttlefish 1 piece, stew
Bruises or weakness
Dried Indian mallow root 60g, 1 pig trotter, rice wine 300ml, stew
Quick Reference
- Nature & Flavor
- Whole plant: sweet, bland, cool. Seeds: pungent, sweet, cold. Root: sweet, bland, neutral
- Parts Used
- Whole plant, seeds, root
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Standard Dosage
- Whole plant: decoct 30-60g. Seeds: powder 1-3g. Root: decoct 9-15g.
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