Country Mallow/Bala/ Kurunthotti (Sida cordifolia )

Sida cordifolia is known as Bala in Ayurveda as it is Balya and gives Bal or Strength. The Bala ayurvedic herb has been used for beautifying purposes since ancient times. In Ayurveda, Bala is one of the important herbs, which is used for various purposes like weight loss, skin glowing, boosting physical stamina, bodybuilding, aphrodisiac, etc.  The herb enhances the beauty along with Ashoka and Shatavari. The plant originated in India and Sri Lanka.  Stem and roots are the part of the plant which is used as medicine.

The root of the herb is known as a good tonic and immune modulator, mainly using for vãta rogas and also useful in Vata disorders like paralysis, facial palsy, etc.

• Medicinal uses of sida cordifolia
• The plant has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties
• Works on the central nervous system and provides relief from anxiety
• Useful in rheumatism, nervous disorders, and general debility
• Beneficial in urinary problems such as stones, stones, infection, haematuria, polyuria, etc.
• Gives relief in painful nervous disorders such as neuralgia, sciatica, paralysis, and neurosis.
• Gives strength to the reproductive organs and helps in infertility.
• Used to treat inflammation of wounds.
• Used as a rejuvenating, nutritive, and stimulant of the heart.
• Used as a diuretic i.e. helps to increase the amount of urine excretion.