Sida cordifolia Linn

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Sida cordifolia Linn is aslo known as Malva tomentosa Linn., Sida acuta Burm, Sida cordata {Burm.f.) Borrossum, Sida ovata Forsk, Sida spinosa Linn, belongs to Malvaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Loofa, Zankh.
The English Names for this herb are Country Mallow, Golden Clock.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Bala, Beej-band, Kharend.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Sida cordifolia Linn are Alterative tonic, Amoebicidal, Anti-asthmatic, Anti-bilious, Anti-dysenteric, Anti-gonorrhoeal, Anti-haemorrhagic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-leucorrhoeal, Anti-rheumatic, Anti-spasmodic, Anti-tumor, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Avoricious, Cardiac Tonic, Demulcent, Digestive, Diuretic, Emollient, Febrifuge, Laxative, Nervine Tonic, Refrigerant, Stomachic, Viscous.

Leaves:

  • Anti-haemorrhagic
  • Demulcent


    • Oil:
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Nervine Tonic


    • Root:
  • Alterative tonic
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Nervine Tonic


    • Seed:
  • Aphrodisiac
  • Avoricious
  • Vesicant


    • Indications

    The Indications of Sida cordifolia Linn are Cough, Cystitis, Colic, Lumbago, Sores, Elephantiasis, Ulcers, Dysuria, Ophthalmia, Haematuria, Tumors, Nightfall, Bilious Conditions, Sexual Weakness.

    The Indication of Leaves of Sida cordifolia Linn is Boils.

    The Indications of Oil of Sida cordifolia Linn are Sciatica, Rheumatism, Hemiplegia, Paralysis, Emaciation.

    The Indications of Seed of Sida cordifolia Linn are Asthma, Gonorrhoea, Pre-Mature Ejaculation, Urinary infections, Piles, Spermatorrhoea, Nocturnal Pollution, Cystitis.

    The Indications of Root Bark of Sida cordifolia Linn are Leucorrhoea, Micturition.

    The Indication of Decoction (root) of Sida cordifolia Linn is Intermittent Fever.

    The Indications of Root juice of Sida cordifolia Linn are Ringworm, Wounds.

    The Indications of Infusion (Root) of Sida cordifolia Linn are Haematuria, Urinary Disorders, Neuralgia, Asthma, Paralysis, Bleeding Piles, Dysentery, Leucorrhoea, Nervous Disorder.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Sida cordifolia Linn.

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Sida cordifolia Linn is 1st order, cold and dry.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    JARIANEENQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    MAJOON MUGHALIZ JAWAHAR WALIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD

    Compound Preparations

    Sida cordifolia Linn is used in the preparation of Safuf Beej Band, Safuf Sailanur Rehm compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole Herb3.000g - 5.000g

    Herb's Description

    Sida cordifolia Linn. A small, downy, erect shrub, 1.5 m high, with long branches, sometimes rooting at the nodes, bark light yellow-brown; leaves cordate-oblong, ovate, or ovate-oblong, very downy on both surfaces; flowers fawny-yellow or white; fruit with a pair of awns on each carpel

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka.
    Taste:
    Leaves: Slightly Bitter

    Root: Slightly Bitter

    Seed: Slightly Bitter

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Sida cordifolia Linn's substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Sida cordifolia Linn's Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Sida cordifolia Linn's antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Its excessive use may cause flatulence.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Sida cordifolia Linn. (work in progress)