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Sida cordifolia grows well through the plains of India, especially, in damp climates. The shrub grows up to 0.75 – 1.5 meters in height. The root and the stem are stout and strong. The leaves are 2.5-7 cm long and 2.5-5 cm broad, with 7-9 veins. They are heart-shaped, serrate, and truncate. The flowers are small, yellow or white in colour, solitary, and axillaries. The fruits are moong-sized, 6-8 mm in diameter. The seeds are called Bijabanda in Ayurveda, are greyish black in colour and smooth. The plant flowers from August to December and fruiting occurs from October to January.

• TYPE :       Herbal Medicine

• COMMON NAME(s): Bala, Country mallow

• PLANT FAMILY:       Malvaceae

Chemical Constituents of Sida Cordifolia

Sida Cordifolia mainly contains Ephedrine, Hypapharine, Vasicinone, Vascicine, vasicinol, Choline, Betain Phytoosterolare. The following alkaloids has  been found in Sida   Cordifolia and its species B.Phenthylamine, Ephadrine, Pseudo-ephadrine, S–(+)–Nb–methyltryptophan methyl ester, hypahorine, Vasicinone, Vasicinol, Choline and betaine. Steurlic, malvalic and coronaric acids have been isolated from  Sida Cordifolia seeds oil along with other fatty acids. Hescaes, n-alkane mixtures, alkanols, B-sitosterol, Vanillic, P-coumaric, caffeic, fumaric  and amino acids, alantolactone, isolantalactone  are major chemical constituents in Sida Cordifolia.

Key benefits of Sida Cordifolia

Sida Cordifolia is proved to have extensive medicinal value in the treatment of diseases like fever, urinary system, abdominal, Neurological disorder, etc. Sida Cordifolia  plant is an alternative tonic, astringent, emollient, aphrodisiac etc. The bark is considered to have a cooling effect. It is useful in blood, throat, urinary system-related troubles, piles, phthisis, insanity, etc. Seeds are considered an aphrodisiac. The root of Sida Cordifolia is regarded to have a cooling, astringent, stomachic and tonic, aromatic, bitter, diuretic.

Useful Parts of Sida Cordifolia

The useful parts of the Sida Cordifolia plant are leaves, seeds, and roots. Generally, seeds and roots are used. 

Application of Sida Cordifolia

The Sida Cordifolia plant is analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and tonic. It affects the central nervous system and provides relief from anxiety. Its extract is consumed to reduce body weight. It tones the blood pressure and improves cardiac irregularity. It is also useful in fever, fits, Ophthalmic, rheumatism, colic, and nervous disorders. It has also been reported to improve sexual strength. Sida cordifolia oils are used topically to the sore muscles and sore joints in rheumatism and arthritis with the crushed leaves can be carried out a cataplasm to alleviate local pains and because of its astringent value for the cure of external wounds or imperfections of the skin. It can be used for the treatment of bronchial affections, especially, cough, asthma, bronchitis, nasal congestion, flu, pain in the chest, etc. 

The decoction of the root of Bala and ginger is given in intermittent fever attended with cold shivering fits. Root juice is also used to promote the healing of wounds. Powder of the root and bark together is given with milk and sugar for frequent micturition. 

Oil prepared from the decoction of root bark mixed with milk and sesame oil finds application in diseases of the nervous system and is very efficacious in curing facial paralysis and sciatica. Leaves are cooked and eaten in cases of bleeding piles. Juice of the whole plant pounded with a little water is given in doses of ¼ seers for spermatorrhea, rheumatism, and gonorrhea. Made into a paste with juice of palmyra tree, it is applied locally, in elephantiasis.

Origin of Sida Cordifolia

Bala or Sida Cordifolia is widely distributed along with other species is common throughout the tropical and sub-tropical plains all over India and Sri Lanka up to an altitude of 1050m., growing wild along the roadside.

Beneficial Effects of Sida Cordifolia

According to various pharmacological studies Sida Cordifolia has been reported to have various beneficial effects like:

• Fat loss
• Anti-inflammatory and Analgesic Effects
• Anti-pyretic and Anti-ulcerogenic Activity
• Action on Cardiovascular System ( Cardioprotection)
• Hepatoprotective Effect
• Anti HIV-1 Activity
• Against Neurodegenerative Diseases
• Antiproliferative and Antioxidant Activities
• Antidiabetic and Antihypercholesterolemic Effects
• Wound Healing Properties
• Anti-Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms
• Hypotensive
• Anti-oxidant activity

Generally, Sida Cordifolia is sold and exported by Bizmmart in the form of dried seeds, dried raw herb or its powder form, and its extract. Sida Cordifolia is exported globally for both medical and pharmaceutical purposes for humans and animals.

Dosage & Administration of Sida Cordifolia

At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for Sida Cordifolia. 

Side Effects and Precautions of Sida Cordifolia

Since April 2004, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned Sida Cordifolia and other products that contain ephedrine.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Sida cordifolia is LIKELY UNSAFE. Do not use.

Chest pain (angina): Sida cordifolia can make angina worse because it stimulates the heart. Sida cordifolia is unsafe for anyone to use, but it is particularly unsafe if you have angina. Do not use.

Anxiety: Sida cordifolia can stimulate the nervous system. Large doses might make anxiety worse. Do not use.

Rate of Sida Cordifolia 

Globally, Sida Cordifolia is sold and exported in its dried seeds, dried raw herb or its powder form, and its extract with 100% purity. Several medicines are manufactured by pharmaceutical companies either in capsule or tablet form using Sida Cordifolia as the raw material. Sida Cordifolia powder extract price per kg is approximately Rs.650. Sida Cordifolia dried seeds price per kg is around Rs.480 and its dried raw form cost Rs.45 per kg.

References:  researchgate.net, planetayurveda.com