Traditional Herb at a Glance

Family, Genus, Species	Malvaceae, Abelmoschus, A. moschatus
Botanical Name and Synonyms	Abelmoschus Moschatus
Common Names	Ambrette Seeds, Hibiscus Abelmoschus, Musk Mallow, Musk Okra, Ornamental Okra, Annual Hibiscus, Yorka Okra, Galu Gasturi, Bamia Moschata, Abelmosk, Bamia Moschata, Muskdana, Musk seeds, Rose mallow seeds, Tropical jewel hibiscus, Maskdana, Latakasturi

 

Traditional Uses

Added to many perfumes and cosmetic products

Used to relieve throat ailments

Used to treat indigestion and diarrhea

Relieve gonorrhoea and venereal diseases

Increases appetite

Used to treat erectile dysfunction