Sida Cordifolia
This article provides general nutrition information only and is not medical advice.
Overview
Sida cordifolia is a plant. The seeds, leaves, and root are used to make medicine.
Sida cordifolia contains ephedrine, which is an amphetamine-like stimulant that can cause harmful side effects. Since April 2004, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned the sale of ephedra, Sida cordifolia, and other products that contain ephedrine.
Despite serious safety concerns, Sida cordifolia is used to support asthma, tuberculosis, the common cold, flu, headaches, nasal congestion, cough and wheezing, urinary tract immune challenges, sore mouth, and fluid retention (edema). It is also used for heart condition, stroke, facial paralysis, tissue pain and swelling (physical strain), sciatic nerve pain, psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia, nerve pain, nerve physical strain, and achy joints (rheumatoid arthritis).
In herbal combinations, Sida cordifolia is used for weight loss, male vitality (ED), sinus problems, allergies, asthma, bronchitis, and weak bones (osteoporosis).
In combination with ginger, Sida cordifolia root is used for fever.
In combination with milk and sugar, Sida cordifolia root is used for urinary urgency (urinary incontinence) and vaginal discharges (leukorrhea).
Sida cordifolia is applied directly to the skin for numbness, nerve pain, muscle cramps, skin imbalances, tumors, joint pain (osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis), healing wounds, ulcers, scorpion sting, snakebite, and as a massage oil.
Classification
Is a Form of:
Plant
Primary Functions:
Asthma, tuberculosis, common cold
Also Known As:
Heartleaf, Herbe de Douze Heures, Indian Chikana
How Does It Work?
Sida cordifolia plant contains ephedrine, which is an amphetamine-like stimulant. It is unknown how Sida cordifolia might work for other medicinal uses.
Uses
- Achy joints (rheumatoid arthritis).
- Allergies.
- Asthma.
- Bronchitis.
- Common cold.
- Male vitality (ED).
- Facial paralysis.
- Fatigue.
- Flu.
- Fluid retention (edema).
- Headache.
- Heart condition.
- Nasal congestion.
- Nerve pain and physical strain.
- Psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia.
- Sciatic nerve pain.
- Sore mouth.
- Stroke.
- Tissue pain and swelling (physical strain).
- Tuberculosis.
- Urinary tract immune challenges (UTIs).
- Weak bones (osteoporosis).
- Weight loss.
- Other conditions.
Recommended Dosing
The appropriate dose of Sida cordifolia depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for Sida cordifolia. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
Sida Cordifolia Supplements Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sida cordifolia used for?
Despite serious safety concerns, Sida cordifolia is used to support asthma, tuberculosis, the common cold, flu, headaches, nasal congestion, cough and wheezing, urinary tract immune challenges, sore mouth, and fluid retention (edema).
What is the use of Bala?
Bala might be beneficial in the management of obesity. It contains ephedrine and norephedrine that acts on the central nervous system (CNS). It helps to suppress the appetite and promote weight loss. It also helps to lower the blood sugar level that may also contribute to weight loss[3][4]
What is the health benefit of Sida acuta?
Sida acuta Burm. f., Malvaceae, is regarded as astringent, tonic and useful in treating urinary conditions and blood imbalances, bile, liver and as nutritional support for nervous conditions.
How do you use Bala Churna?
According to Ayurveda, taking Bala powder along with honey or milk twice daily helps to manage male vitality in men due to its Vajikarna (aphrodisiac) property. It also improves immunity due to its Rasayana (rejuvenating) property.
What is the English name of Kurunthotti?
Sida cordifolia ('ilima, flannel weed, bala, country mallow or heart-leaf sida) is a perennial subshrub of the mallow family Malvaceae native to India.
What is the use of Kurunthotti?
Sida cordifolia is applied directly to the skin for numbness, nerve pain, muscle cramps, skin imbalances, tumors, joint pain (osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis), healing wounds, ulcers, scorpion sting, snakebite, and as a massage oil.
What is Bala oil?
Bala Thailam is a widely used effective Ayurvedic oil for various neurological conditions and rheumatoid imbalances. This Ayurvedic medicated oil also used for Neurological imbalances like facial palsy, hemiplegia, paraplegia, epilepsy, sciatica, lumbago and neuralgia.
What is Bala Herb?
Bala which means “strength” is a popular herb in Ayurveda. Bala helps in managing weight by suppressing appetite and decreasing the urge to overeat. It also helps to manage blood glucose levels due to its hypoglycemic (blood sugar lowering) property.