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Abelmoschus moschatus - Latakasturi

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[[File:Abelmoschus moschatus Blanco2.245(Malvaceae) (29680066960).pngjpg|thumb|right|''Latakasturi'', ''Abelmoschus moschatus'']]'''Latakasturi''' is an aromatic and medicinal plant native to India in the . it's family is Malvaceae family. The fruit Latakasturi is a rich source of dietary fiber. Commonly It is native to india, commonly seen growing in [[Western ghats]]. 
==Uses==
{{Uses|Fever}}, {{Uses|Controls hysteria}}, {{Uses|Stimulates sexual desire}}, {{Uses|Inflammation}}, {{Uses|Gastric}}, {{Uses|Blotches}}, {{Uses|Pimples}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Sore throats}}
==Common names==
{{Common names|kn=Kaadukasthuri, Kasthuribende|ml=Kaattu KasturiKaattukasturi, Kasturi VendaKasturivenda|sa=Latakasturika, Latakasturi|ta=Kattuk-Kasturi, Kasturivendai|te=Karpura-Benda|hi=Musk DanaMuskdana|en=Ambrette, Musk Mallow}}
==Properties==
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract''
==Where to get the saplings==
Easily grown in a rich well-drained soil in a sunny position.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
===Season to grow===April
===Soil type=Required Ecosystem/Climate==Drained, Rich in nutrients. Frost-free climate
===Propagation=Kind of soil needed==Drained, Rich in nutrients.
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
Abelmoschus Moschatus - കസ്തൂരി വെണ്ട 02.jpg|Whole plant
Abelmoschus Moschatus - കസ്തൂരി വെണ്ട 03.jpg|Seeds
Abelmoschus Moschatus - കസ്തൂരി വെണ്ട 05.jpg|Leaf
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==References==
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<ref name="chemical composition">[http://www.mpbd.info/plants/abelmoschus-moschatus.php "Chemical constituents]</ref> <ref name="Leaf">[http://www.worldagroforestry.org/treedb/AFTPDFS/Abelmoschus_moschatus.PDF BOTANIC DESCRIPTION]</ref>
<ref name="LeafHow to plant/cultivate">[httphttps://www.worldagroforestrypfaf.org/treedb/AFTPDFSuser/Abelmoschus_moschatusPlant.PDF "BOTANIC DESCRIPTION"aspx?LatinName=Abelmoschus+moschatus Cultivation details]</ref>
<ref name="How to plant/cultivatePhoto Gallery">[https://www.pfafcreativecommons.org/userlicenses/by-sa/Plant2.aspx?LatinName=Abelmoschus+moschatus "Cultivation details"0/deed.en These files are licensed under the Creative Commons]</ref>
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