The use of Sida Cordifolia ( Country Mallow ) dates back to ancient origins. It has been prized in ancient India, Ayurvedic medicine, and even traditional Chinese medicine. The herb is very closely related to Ma Huang ( Ephedra Sinica, not my pecker ), because of the valuable phytochemicals that are produced by both species. It's a general tonic, astringent, aphrodisiac, and used to treat respiratory issues such as asthma, coughs, the common cold and flu. Just like Ephedra, it's cousin, it too has a stimulating effect on the central nervous system and contains ephedra alkaloids. This is only the beginning.
In ancient Ayurvedic medicine the plant is known as BALA ( Sanskrit ). It has positive effects on neurological ailments, particularly in stroke rehabilitation. This is very promising for folks suffering from neurological conditions who are seeking alternatives to dangerous pharmaceutical drugs. In historic medicinal applications in Brazil, it's used in the treatment of oral mucosa, blenorrhea, asthmatic bronchitis, and nasal congestion. The people of Africa have also made use of the plant for various ailments and especially respiratory issues. It has been investigated for it's anti-inflammatory actions, and preventing cell proliferation, and even encouraging liver re-growth. The ephedrine content that it possesses makes it a powerful psycho-stimulant on the central nervous system and the heart.
Many people believe that there is no science, evidence, or proof that holistic medicine has any effect what so ever. The fact is, nothing could be further from the truth. Not only do alternative healing remedies like these herbs produce profound pharmacological compounds, but a vast majority of the most effective pharmaceutical drugs are literally taken from plants. For example, Aspirin is made from the bark of the White Willow tree, all opiate based pain killers, are made from Poppies, and the list goes on. This herb is no different and below I will discuss the phytochemical make-up of the plant.
These highly advanced and miraculous compounds have been discovered in the plant: phenethylamine, ephedrine, pseudo-ephedrine, Nb-methyltryptophan methyl ester, hypaphorine, vasicinone, vasicinol, choline, and betaine. Ephedrine is present within the stema and roots of the herb. Highly trained and educated professionals have isolated and researched these naturally occurring pharmacological compounds. Don't just take my word for it. There is tons of scholarly facts out there just waiting for your brain to come along and absorb them.
Organic Sida cordifolia (Country Mallow, Khareti, Bala, Barial, Kumghi)
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