似中國磨盤的磨盤草 Abutilon indicum (L.) Sweet

磨盤草的果實最為有趣，像中國以前用的磨盤，所以得到這個名稱。在香港山邊村落偶然見到，也有人自家培植。

磨盤草基本資料

磨盤草 Abutilou lndlcum （Linn.）Sweet
錦葵科 Malvaceae
中文別名：金花草，耳響草 ，石磨仔，磨仔草，磨檔草，牛響草
英文名: India Abutilon, Indian Abutilon

一年生或多年生灌木狀草本植物，用來醫治因生活緊張，身體疲倦，患上耳鳴，耳聾等症狀的耳病。花期7-10月。果期10-12月，以全草、種子、根入藥。

 

• The whole plant can be used for medical used. They can be found in Hong Kong’s rural area and small villages
• Some people try to plant it by themselves.
• Seeds: harvested in Winter when fruits are mature, sun-dried, knocked the seeds and sun-dried. Roots: excavated in April, well washed, sliced and sun-dried.