A comprehensive review on occurrence, phenology, traditional uses, chemical composition and pharmacological properties of Abelmoschus moschatus Medik

Authors

  • Ratanajay Sharma Experimental Botany and Nutraceutical laboratory, Department of Botany, DDU Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur- 273009 U.P., India.
  • Vartika Vartika Experimental Botany and Nutraceutical laboratory, Department of Botany, DDU Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur- 273009 U.P., India.
  • Satish Kumar Experimental Botany and Nutraceutical laboratory, Department of Botany, DDU Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur- 273009 U.P., India.
  • Vaibhav Sharan Pandey Experimental Botany and Nutraceutical laboratory, Department of Botany, DDU Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur- 273009 U.P., India.
  • Ajay Dhawal Experimental Botany and Nutraceutical laboratory, Department of Botany, DDU Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur- 273009 U.P., India.
  • Rakesh Pandey Experimental Botany and Nutraceutical laboratory, Department of Botany, DDU Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur- 273009 U.P., India.
  • Vashist N. Pandey Experimental Botany and Nutraceutical laboratory, Department of Botany, DDU Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur- 273009 U.P., India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61289/jibs2025.07.18.0395

Keywords:

Abelmoschus moschatus, Phenology, Traditional uses, Phytochemicals, Pharmacology. .

Abstract

Abelmoschus moschatus Medik occurs worldwide including India. North Eastern Terai Region of UP., India situated at foothills of himalayas harbours many lush green vegetation with A. moschatus. Traditionally roots, stems, leaves, fruits and seeds of musk mallow used in medicine. The capsules and leaves are used as vegetables. The present paper deals with the occurrence, phenology, traditional uses, general healthcare, phytochemicals and pharmacological properties of A. moschatus in India. In addition, the holistic approach of the plant in general health care benefits, nutraceuticals and industrial uses were also discussed.

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Published

2025-11-15

How to Cite

Sharma, R., Vartika, V., Kumar, S., Pandey, V. S., Dhawal, A., Pandey, R., & Pandey, V. N. (2025). A comprehensive review on occurrence, phenology, traditional uses, chemical composition and pharmacological properties of Abelmoschus moschatus Medik. The Journal of the Indian Botanical Society, 105(04), 308–316. https://doi.org/10.61289/jibs2025.07.18.0395

Issue

Vol. 105 No. 04 (2025): Journal of Indian Botanical Society

Section

Review article