Liber Herbarum Minor (English)
The incomplete reference-guide to Herbal medicine

Rev.11-03-2021

Bastard jute

Plant

Family

Malvaceae

English

Bastard jute, Kenaf, Ambari hemp, Bastard-jute, Bimli-jute, Brown indianhemp, Deccan-hemp, Java jute, Kenaf, Kenaf indian hemp, Wild stockrose

Latin

Hibiscus cannabinus Linnaeus

Plantparts

foliage, Juice of flowers, Seeds, Unspecified

Diseases & Uses

Ungrouped Diseases & Uses

Ache, Aches, Analgesic, Anodyne, Antalgic, Aperient, aphrodisiac, Biliousness with acidity, Bruise, Bruises, Cataplasm, catharic, Cathartic, Choleretic, Chronic pain, compress, Contusion, contusions, fomentation, Increases sexual desire, increase the bile secretion, injuries, injury, laxative, Love drug, movements of the bowel, Pain, painful disorders, painkiller, pain relief, pain-relieving, Pains, pains in general, pain stilling, poultice, purgative, Stimulates the flow of bile, Stimulates the gallbladder

Other uses

colouring, Dye, Dyeing, Used to dye different types of fibres

TCM - Traditional Chinese medicine

TCM MERIDIAN: NA, Traditional Chinese medicine, Used in traditional Chinese medicin

Local (Geographical) use

Phytomedical use in Nepal

Ingredients

 Vegetable oil

Source: LiberHerbarum/Pn3362

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