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MuskDana (Abelmoschus moschatus)

Image3: Abelmoschus moschatus

Scientific classification

Kingdom: Plantae
 Division: Magnoliophyta
  Class: Magnoliopsida
   Order: Malvales
    Family: Malvaceae
     Genus: Abelmoschus
      Species: A. moschatu

Common Name: Mushakdana(Beng.), Musk mallow(Eng.)
Edible Parts
: Leaves, Root, Seed, Seedpod.
Life cycle: Annual or biennial
Native Range: Tropical Asia
Medicinal Uses
: MuskDana (Abelmoschus moschatus ) is a medicinal and aromatic herbaceous plant. It's flowers are a bright yellow. Antihalitosis; Antispasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Aromatherapy(for anxiety and depression), Digestive, Nervine, Treats digestive disorders, Vulnerary, Antidotes (venomous stings, bites, etc.).