Abroma augusta Jacq.
Synonym [1] Ambroma augusta Linn. f.
Family [1] Sterculiaceae.
Habitat [1] Throughout the hotter and moister parts of India, from Punjab and Uttar Pradesh, eastwards to Arunachal Pradesh, Assam,Meghalaya and Tripura, ascending to 1200 m, southwards in Peninsular India.
English [1] Perennial Indian Hemp, Devil’s Cotton.
Ayurvedic [1] Pishaacha Kaarpaasa, Pivari.
Unani [1] Ulat-kambal.
Siddha/Tamil [1] Sivapputtuti.
Folk [1] Kumal, Sanukapaasi.
Action [1] Rootbark—emmenagogue (used for dysmenorrhoea, amenorrhoea), abortifacient, galactotrophic.
The root contains abromine (betaine), friedelin, abromasterol, abromasterol A, choline, beta-sitosterol,
stigmasterol and octacosanol. Leaves, reported to be useful in treating uterine
Dosage [1] Leaf juice— 10-20 ml.
Rootbark powder—3-6 g. (CCRAS.)
