Hairy Indian Mallow
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swahili name
More Local Names
borana:
DIGO:
duruma:
giriama:
kamba:
kauma:
kikuyu:
Mukeu
kipsigis:
kisii:
kuria:
luhya:
LUO:
maasai:
Osupoikioi-oibor
maragoli:
meru:
mijikenda:
nandi:
NUBI:
OGIEK:
pokomo:
Malasa
pokot:
rabai:
sabaot:
samburu:
suba:
TURKANA:
Scientific Name
Abutilon grandiflorum
plant family
Plant Details and use
Leaves or flowers may be dried and steeped in hot water to create teas. Such infusions are often used to address ailments like respiratory issues or digestive discomfort.
Boiling tougher plant parts (e.g., stems or roots) to extract compounds for treating conditions such as fever or skin irritations.
Crushed leaves or flowers might be applied as poultices to wounds or insect bites, leveraging potential anti-inflammatory or antimicrobial properties.
treatable conditions
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