(Abelmoschus moschatus) Musk mallow belongs to the plant family Mavaceae. It is an annual plant, growing up to 1 meter high, covered with long, stiff hairs. The leaves are polymorphus, more or less cordate or heart-shaped, alternate, 3-7 deeply lobed, with toothed-margins. The flowers are yellow, orange or red. The fruit is a hairy oblong capsule containing many fragrant brown or black kidney-shaped seeds that have a pleasant taste. It grows in most tropical countries.
Part Used: The seeds
Active Principles: Beta sitosterol, myricetin, campesterol, stigmasterol, cholesterol, ergosterol, acetic acid, ambretiolic acid and essential oils
