Botanical Name: Sida cordifolia
Other Names: Ilima, flannel weed, bala, country mallow or heart-leaf sida.
Sida cordifolia, originally native to India and now thriving globally, is a shrub frequently incorporated into herbal formulations across various traditional medicinal systems. Notably, Sida cordifolia contains ephedrine, exhibiting stimulant properties reminiscent of amphetamines.
Medicinal Uses:
- Bronchial asthma
- Cold and flu
- Lack of perspiration
- Head ache
- Nasal congestion
- Aching joints and bones
- Cough and wheezing, and edema.
