Kanghi – Atibala (Panchang) – Indian Mallow – Abutilon Indicum – अतिबला पंचांग

• Best For: Boosting immunity and vitality, managing joint pain and arthritis, supporting respiratory health (cough, bronchitis, asthma), improving digestion, regulating female reproductive health, and promoting wound healing.
• Purity: 100% pure and naturally dried whole plant (Panchang – root, stem, leaf, flower, fruit) of Abutilon Indicum. Ethically sourced, free from preservatives, additives, or artificial colors. Retains maximum concentration of bioactive compounds including flavonoids, tannins, and essential oils.
• Key Fact: The name "Atibala" means "extremely powerful" in Sanskrit. It is prized for its ability to balance Vata and Pitta doshas while nourishing all seven body tissues. With its sweet taste and cooling potency, it acts as a natural energizer, nervine tonic, and hepatoprotective agent.
• Usage: For decoction, boil 10g of Panchang in 2 cups water until reduced to ½ cup, strain and drink twice daily. For powder, take ½-1 teaspoon with honey or warm water. For external use, make a paste with coconut oil and apply on wounds or joint pain. Consult an Ayurvedic practitioner before use.

This plant is often used as a medicinal plant and is considered invasive on certain tropical islands. Its roots and leaves are used for curing fever.

Health benefits:

Benefits of Atibala for the Kidneys:

• Atibala can be good for the treatment of diuresis.
• It increases the volume of urine produced and excreted.
• This increases urine sodium loss but does not affect the intrinsic potassium-sparing action.

Benefits of Atibala for Arthritis:

• Atibala is useful in the management of symptoms related to Rheumatoid Arthritis.
• It has analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects.
• It also aids in reducing inflammation of the joints.
• Abutilon Indicum exhibits considerable protection against hypotonic saline-induced protein denaturation and RBC membrane damage.

Benefits of Atibala for Diarrhea:

• Atibala may be useful in cases of diarrhea due to its anti-diarrheal properties.
• Apart from that, it reduces gastrointestinal motility and slows the contraction of intestinal muscles.
• This helps in avoiding aching stomachs, pains, and loose or watery stools.

Beauty Benefits of Atibala for the Skin:

• Atibala may help in wound healing due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties.
• Atibala is a plant containing ingredients that help in wound contraction and closure and regenerate the skin cells.
• It also facilitates the healing process of wounds by reducing the risk of infection at the wound site.

Benefits of Atibala for Diabetes: 

• Insulin sensitivity is improved by using Atibala.
• In addition, Atibala’s ability to regulate adipocyte development and increase glucose utilization may make it useful for lowering insulin resistance.

Benefits of  Atibala for the Female Reproductive System:  

• The herb Abutilon Indicum has anti-oestrogenic properties.
• It was discovered that it suppressed enzyme activity and the uterotropic response induced by estrogen.

Here are some regional names for Atibala:

• Hindi: Atibala
• Sanskrit: Atibala
• Bengali: Atibala or Kankura
• Gujarati: Atibala or Kanghi
• Marathi: Atibala or Kanghi
• Tamil: Atibala or Muttal
• Telugu: Atibala or Erukku
• Kannada: Atibala or Erukku

Other Names: Kanghi , Atibala Panchang, Indian Mallow , Abutilon Indicum, Ati Bala kanghi atibala,, Kangi kanghi atibala, kanghi atibala, Indian Mellow kanghi atibala, Ati Bala, Athi Bala, Mahabala, Bariyar, Athibala, Khirainti, Kareti, Atibla, Thuthi, Tuti, Khareti, Attibala, Bariyari, khirenti