Abroma augusta (L.) L.f.also known as: Abroma augustum
Family: Malvaceae
Synonyms: Abroma alata Blanco, Abroma angulata Lam., Abroma angulosa Poir., Abroma communis Blanco, Abroma denticulata Miq., Abroma elongata Lam., Abroma fastuosa R.Br., Abroma javanica Miq., Abroma mariae Mart., Abroma mollis DC., Abroma obliqua C.Presl, Abroma sinuosa G.Nicholson, Abroma wheleri Retz., Ambroma augustum (L.) L. f., Herrania mariae (Mart.) Decne. ex Goudot, Theobroma augustum L., Theobroma mariae (Mart.) K. Schum.
Common name: devil's-cotton
Chinese: 昂天莲
Hindi: उलाटकमबल ulatkambal
Malay: Pokok Kapas Hantu
Malayalam: ശിവപ്പരുത്തി
Oriya: ଓଲଟ କମଳ
Sanskrit: Pishaacha Kaarpaasa
Used in Diarrhoeal Night wetting [Herbal Cures: Traditional Approach]
Traditional Use: Seed: yields fatty oil, rich in linoleic acid and lowers cholesterol level in blood. Homoeopathy: Used to control mind, different ailments of head, heart, eyes, ears, nose, face, mouth, throat, stomach, abdomen, urinary organs, male and female sexual organs, respiratory organs, neck, back and limbs, skin diseases, fever; to regulate appetite and sleep. Modem Use: Fresh and dried root-bark: used as uterine tonic and emmenagogue; regulates menstrual flow; Fresh juice from root-bark: useful in congestive and neurologic forms of dysmenorrhoea, amenorrhoea, urinary trouble, bronchitis, broncho-pneumonia, carbuncles and poisonous boils; Leaf: used in diabetes, rheumatic pain and sinusitis. [Horticultural, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants]
Rootbark—emmenagogue (used for dysmenorrhoea, amenorrhoea), abortifacient, galactotrophic. [Indian Medicinal Plants An Illustrated Dictionary]
Leaves and stems are demulcent; root bark is emmenagogue. Aqueous extract of root is galactagogue in albino rats. Infusion of leaves and stems is very efficacious in gonorrhoea. Root bark Is used in amenorrhoea, dysmenorrhoea and other menstrual disorders and act as uterine tonic. Leaf stalks are useful In dysentery, weakness and burning urination. Petioles are useful in dysentery, weakness and burning urination. Other uses: The bark of the twigs yields a much-valued fiber, which deserves to be more generally known. It might be used with advantage as a substitute for silk. Traditional use by the herbal healer of Bolipara: Local herbal healers use this species to cure from cold, cough, diarrhoea, fever and menstrual problems. Different ethnic groups, such as, Bawm, Chakma, Marma, Mru and Tripura use this species for their treatment. Seeds are used for neck pain by the Chakma community. [Selected Medicinal Plants of Chittagong Hill Tracts]
42 Published articles of Abroma augusta
1. Comparative study of Aloe vera and Abroma augusta with special reference to dysmenorrhoea Minaxi, A., et al., World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (WJPPS), 2015. 4(3): p. 1275-1284.
2. Abroma augusta L. (Malvaceae) leaf extract attenuates diabetes induced nephropathy and cardiomyopathy via inhibition of oxidative stress and inflammatory response Khanra, R., et al., Journal of Translational Medicine, 2015. 13.
3. Locational variability of physico-chemical properties of rhizospheric soil and myco-biota associated with Abroma augusta L Vipin, P., A.J. Saikia, and B. Debajyoti, Advances in Bio Research, 2014. 5(3): p. 156-165.
4. Phytochemical and antibacterial screening of root extracts of Abroma augusta Linn Rekha, B. and S. Bhattacharaya, Der Pharmacia Sinica, 2013. 4(3): p. 75-79.
5. Evaluation of anti-inflammatory activity of Abroma augusta Linn Geetha, N., S. Anitha, and S. Shashidhara, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2013. 3(3): p. 29-34.
6. Phytochemical screening and evaluation of anti-inflammatory activity of methanolic extract of Abroma augusta Linn Sutapa, D., D. Rana, and N. Subhangkar, Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease, 2012(Supplement 1): p. S114-S117.
7. Antimicrobial and cytotoxic activities of Abroma augusta Lnn. leaves extract Saikot, F.K., A. Khan, and M.F. Hasan, Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine, 2012. 2(Suppl. 3): p. S1418-S1422.
8. In vitro prevention of chick pancreatic lipase activity by Abroma augusta extract Nidhi, G., et al., Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine, 2012(Suppl. 2): p. S712-S715.
9. Effects of Aqueous Extract of Fresh Leaves of Abroma augusta L. on Oral Absorption of Glucose and Metformin Hydrochloride in Experimental Rats Islam, T., A. Rahman, and A.U. Islam, ISRN pharmaceutics, 2012. 2012: p. 472586-472586.
10. In vitro prevention of chick pancreatic lipase activity by Abroma augusta extract Gupta, N., et al., Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine, 2012. 2(Suppl. 2): p. S712-S715.
11. Abroma augusta Linn f: a review Babita, G., N. Satish, and S. Sarita, Der Pharmacia Sinica, 2011. 2(4): p. 253-261.
12. Cellulase and xylanase activities of mutants of Neurospora crassa induced with leaf extract of Abroma augusta L Ray, A.L. and R. Tahsina, Bangladesh Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, 2010. 45(2): p. 151-154.
13. Comparative study of antidiabetic effect of Abroma augusta and Syzygium cumini on alloxan induced diabetic rat Laizuman, N., et al., Agriculture and Biology Journal of North America, 2010. 1(6): p. 1268-1272.
14. Wound healing activity of Abroma augusta in Wistar rats Shanbhag, T., et al., Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine, 2009. 2(4): p. 6-10.
15. Agromyzid pollination in semi-trap lantern flowers of Abroma augusta Basu, M., B. Mitra, and P.K. Pal, Bionotes, 2009. 11(2): p. 61-61.
16. Wound healing activity of Abroma augusta in wistar rats Shenoy, S., et al., Indian Journal of Pharmacology, 2008. 40: p. 74-75.
17. Lowering of blood sugar by water extract of Azadirachta indica and Abroma augusta in diabetes rats Halim, E.M., Indian journal of experimental biology, 2003. 41(6): p. 636-40.
18. Therapeutic efficacy of Abroma augusta (Ulatkambal) in the management of acyclicity in non-descript rural buffaloes Kabir, K.K., et al., Indian Veterinary Medical Journal, 2001. 25(2): p. 197-197.
19. Antibacterial activity of Abroma augusta Quader, M.A., P. Begum, and M.A. Rashid, Fitoterapia, 1998. 69(4): p. 375-376.
20. Structural studies of a mucilage from Abroma augusta root bark Nilufar, N., et al., Carbohydrate Polymers, 1994. 24(4): p. 277-280.
21. STRUCTURAL STUDIES OF A MUCILAGE FROM ABROMA-AUGUSTA ROOT BARK Nahar, N., et al., Carbohydrate Polymers, 1994. 24(4): p. 277-280.
22. SOME STRUCTURAL FEATURES OF THE MUCILAGINOUS COMPONENT OF THE ROOT BARK OF ABROMA-AUGUSTA LINN Majumder, P.C., et al., Indian Journal of Chemistry Section B-Organic Chemistry Including Medicinal Chemistry, 1994. 33(5): p. 509-511.
23. Isolation and characterization of some terpenoids and phenolic acids of Abroma augusta root bark Aman, A.M., N. Nahar, and M. Mosihuzzaman, Dhaka University Studies Part B Science, 1993. 41(2): p. 119-126.
24. ANALYSIS OF WATER-SOLUBLE CARBOHYDRATES IN ABROMA-AUGUSTA Nahar, N., et al., Journal of Bangladesh Academy of Sciences, 1988. 12(2): p. 207-210.
25. ABROMA-AUGUSTA AND ITS HETEROPHYLLIC FOLIAGE Mahdihassan, S., Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, 1988. 31(3): p. 216-217.
26. Pulping studies on the introduced wood of Abroma augusta Chen, S.C. and L.Y. Haung, Bulletin, Taiwan Forestry Research Institute, 1980(344): p. 11 pp.-11 pp.
27. Chemical examination of the heartwood of Abroma augusta Linn. f. a medicinal plant Mukherjee, K.S. and S. Badruddoja, Current Science, 1978. 47(9): p. 301-301.
28. CHEMICAL EXAMINATION OF HEARTWOOD OF ABROMA-AUGUSTA LINN-F Mukherjee, K.S. and S. Badruddoja, Current Science, 1978. 47(9): p. 300-301.
29. CHEMICAL INVESTIGATION OF BARK OF ABROMA-AUGUSTA LINN (STERCULIACEAE) Mukherjee, K.S. and S. Badruddoja, Journal of the Indian Chemical Society, 1977. 54(6): p. 647-648.
30. EFFECT OF ABROMA-AUGUSTA ROOT ON MAMMARY GROWTH AND LACTATION Venkitaraman, S. and N. Radhakrishnan, Indian Journal of Pharmacy, 1975. 37(6): p. 153-154.
31. PRELIMINARY STUDIES ON THE POLY SACCHARIDE OF THE ROOT BARK OF ABROMA-AUGUSTA Satyanarayana, N. and E. Venkata Rao, Indian Journal of Pharmacy, 1975. 37(6): p. 170-170.
32. LEAF DIMORPHISM AND PHOTOTROPIC RESPONSES IN TREE ABROMA-AUGUSTA L Mahdihas.S, Zeitschrift Fur Pflanzenphysiologie, 1972. 66(3): p. 288-&.
33. CHEMICAL INVESTIGATION OF ABROMA-AUGUSTA LINN - IDENTITY OF ABROMINE WITH BETAINE Dasgupta, B. and K. Basu, Experientia, 1970. 26(5): p. 477-&.
34. PHARMACOLOGICAL STUDIES ON THE ROOTS OF ABROMA-AUGUSTA-D ULATKAMBAL-D Bhattacharya, S.K., et al., Journal of Research in Indian Medicine, 1970. 4(2): p. 176-184.
35. STUDIES ON ABROMA-AUGUSTA-D PART 1 Ali, S., A.M. Ahsan, and G. Hahn, Hamdard Medical Digest, 1969. 12(1-4): p. 469-472.
36. CHEMICAL EXAMINATION OF ABROMA AUGUSTA Adityach.N and P.K. Gupta, Journal of the Indian Chemical Society, 1969. 46(9): p. 849-&.
37. Studies on Abroma augusta Linn. Part I Ali, S., A.M. Ahsan, and G. Hahn, Pakistan Jour Sci and Indust Res, 1958. 1((4)): p. 305-308.
38. Researches on a fibre plant: Abroma augusta L.F Capot, J., D.D. Meulemeester, and J. Brynaert, Inst. Nat. Et. Agron. Congo Belge Publ. Ser. Tech., 1953(42): p. 112 pp.-112 pp.
39. Research on a fibre plant: Abroma augusta Capot, J. and et al., Ser. tech. I. N. E. A. C., 1953. 42: p. 113 pp.-113 pp.
40. Research on a fibre plant, A.a.L.f.C., J., et al., Publications de l'Institut National pour l'Etude Agronomique du Congo Belge, 1953(42): p. 113 pp.-113 pp.
41. Abroma augusta fiber from Uganda Kirby, R.H., Bull Imp Inst [Gr Brit], 1948. 46((2/4)): p. 192-197.
42. Pharmacognosy of the root bark of Abroma augusta Linn Mitra, G.C. and S.N. Bal, Indian Jour Pharm, 1947. 9((4)): p. 120-125.
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