Textiles demand varies with the changing fashion; the consumers preference influences the demand for different types of fibres. The increase in the world demand for textile fibres is expected to continue not only due to increase in the world population but also due to the standards of living. Abutilon indicum, is a perennial plant with very finely downy branches. It is hairy herb or under-shrub reaching upto a height of 1.0-1.5 m. Atibala is used for medicinal purpose since ancient times. For medicinal purpose, all parts of plant (leaves, roots, seeds) are used. Atibala is aphrodisiac and nervine tonic. It is diuretic, anti-inflammatory and anti-hemorrhagic. Atibala is used in inflammation, piles, gonorrhea, impotence, low libido, infertility, sperm loss, debility and as an immune stimulant.Acharya Charak gave extract of whole plant for fever, weakness and joint problems. It was used as Rasayanto promote health and treats wounds, ulcers and vaginal infections