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Abutilon theophrasti China jute (1 Page of 5) The Abutilon theophrasti plant species is found in Asia - tropical. Naturalised in S.E. Europe and the Mediterranean[50]. It is a member of the Malvaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as China jute. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. avicennae. Gaertn. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Abutilon theophrasti Common Name: China jute Family: Malvaceae Author: Medik. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.9 Mature Width: Habitat: Cultivated ground and waste places in the Mediterranean[50].
Medicinal Information: Ophthalmic. Used in the treatment of dysentery and opacity of the cornea[145, 178].
The leaves contain 0.01% rutin and are used as a demulcent[240]. A tea made from the dried leaves is used in the treatment of dysentery and fevers[222]. A poultice of the leaves is applied to ulcers[222].
The bark is astringent and diuretic[240].
A tea made from the dried root is used in the treatment of dysentery and urinary incontinence[222]. It is also used to treat fevers[240].
The seed is powdered and eaten in the treatment of dysentery, stomachaches etc[222]. It is demulcent, diuretic, emollient, laxative and stomachic[218].
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