Sida cordifolia Linn

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

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.

The pharmacological actions of Sida cordifolia Linn's Leaves are Anti-haemorrhagic, Demulcent.

The pharmacological actions of Sida cordifolia Linn's Oil are Anti-inflammatory, Nervine Tonic.

The pharmacological actions of Sida cordifolia Linn's Root are Alterative tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Nervine Tonic.

The pharmacological actions of Sida cordifolia Linn's Seed are Aphrodisiac, Avoricious, Vesicant.

The indication of Sida cordifolia Linn's Decoction (root) is Intermittent Fever.

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

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

The indication of Sida cordifolia Linn's Leaves is Boils.

The indications of Sida cordifolia Linn's Oil are Sciatica, Rheumatism, Hemiplegia, Paralysis, Emaciation.

The indications of Sida cordifolia Linn's Root Bark are Leucorrhoea, Micturition.

The indications of Sida cordifolia Linn's Root juice are Ringworm, Wounds.

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

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

Taste: Leaves: Slightly Bitter, Root: Slightly Bitter, Seed: Slightly Bitter.

The substitute of Sida cordifolia Linn is Tamarindus indica Linn. (Seeds).

The active constituents of Sida cordifolia Linn are Ephedrine, Phytosterol, Potassium Nitrate, Proteins, Resins, Steroids.

The antidotes of Sida cordifolia Linn are Pistacia lentiscus Linn., Apis mellifera L. (Honey).